2021 Autumn Future Orchards® Walk - WA

Apple and Pear Australia Limited

Is Covid-19 reshaping our orchards and industry?

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

<h2>Is Covid-19 reshaping our orchards and industry?</h2><p>In coming years, we may reflect on 2020 as the year we saw a step-change in how our industry attracts and retains permanent and seasonal labour.</p><p>So what could a more resilient and reliable labour supply look like, how will our orchard design and operations need to change, and how will this flow through to immediate and longer-term business investments and profitability?</p><p>Ross Wilson and Craig Hornblow from AgFirst will join our Autumn Future Orchards® walks online from New Zealand to explore some actions that you can take to reshape your labour needs and your orchard to</p><ul><li>get the job done on time and well</li><li>reduce the costs of labour per kg of fruit</li><li>ensure orchards are workable by a broader demographic of staff, and</li><li>make orchards an employer of choice.</li></ul><h2>Local Updates</h2><p>Dr Dario Stefanelli, Senior Research Scientist, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in Manjimup, will provide an update on the future of apple research and development in WA, and discuss outcomes from his research on the PIPS 2 Biennial bearing project. </p><h2>Local Orchard Walk - DPIRD Manjimup Apple breeding stage 2 block</h2><p>Steele Jacob from the DPIRD Apple Breeding Program will discuss the new early varieties in the DPIRD Manjimup Apple breeding stage 2 block where you will have an opportunity to see and taste the fruit.</p><h3>Important information</h3><p>To view the full program and location details visit www.apal.org.au.</p><p>To ensure that we meet COVID safety regulations registration is essential</p><p>APAL WA Front Line Adviser – Susie Murphy-White on 0429 413 420 or via email susan.murphy-white@dpird.wa.gov.au</p><p><strong>Future Orchards® </strong>is an APAL project funded by Hort Innovation using the apple and pear levy with matched funds from the Australian Government. </p>

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