Stimulating the tree’s defences against black spot
April 21, 2021Dr Gordon Brown looks at innovations in biological control of black spot. Black spot (apple scab, Venturia inaequalis)…
Understanding chemical thinners and growth regulators
October 14, 2020Chemical thinners and growth regulators can be powerful tools in managing crop load, harvest timing and quality, but…
Volunteers in the orchard and how to look after them
October 7, 2020This article was written by Dr Katja Hogendoorn, Dr Scott Groom, and Professor Andy Lowe from The University…
Grower of the Year – Howard Hansen
September 22, 2020Grower of the Year is awarded to an individual who is outstanding across all aspects of production, including…
Women in Horticulture Award – Sandra Ceravolo
Awarded to a female industry member who has demonstrated outstanding ability and success in their chosen field, whether…
Smarter pear orchards
September 16, 2020Researchers and smart tech developers are teaming up in a new project to give growers the knowledge and…
Branch configuration in a narrow 2D fruiting wall
August 26, 2020Dr Gordon Brown reviews research conducted in Idaho, USA, on the impact of branch training in a fruiting…
Emerging stronger: Overcoming the challenges of growing
July 29, 2020Overcoming setbacks is a tool-of-trade in horticulture but turning them to your advantage can make all the difference…
Pruning for vigour management
July 15, 2020Optimising vigour is critical for growing high yields of top-quality fruit. Pruning plays an important role in vigour…
Virtual Winter Walks delivers insights to growers from comfort of their own orchards
July 8, 2020Over the course of the last three weeks, APAL streamed virtual Future Orchards® Winter Orchard Walks live to…
