Name: 2021 Spring Future Orchards® Walk - WA
Start: 2021-08-31T11:00:00+08:00
Location: Della Pollina Orchards

2021 Spring Future Orchards® Walk - WA

Apple and Pear Australia Limited

An Orchard Walk led by Michael Della Pollina, with discussions of apple scab, fungicide resistance and harvest management tools.

Della Pollina Orchards

<p>Join us on a walk through Della Pollina orchards as we explore local and international research insights to help growers manage a successful harvest. </p><h2>Program</h2><p>Perth Hills orchardist Michael Della Pollina will host the WA Orchard Walk. </p><p>Dr Andrew Taylor, Plant Pathologist at DPIRD will be onsite to discuss apple scab and fungicide resistance in WA orchards.  </p><p>With labour challenges ahead for the 2022 harvest, local growers might tap into overseas experience with harvest management tools such as Harvista™. </p><p>The orchard walk will feature a recorded presentation by Craig Kahlke of Cornell University (Cornell Cooperative Extension) that provides an update on his recent research on the use of Harvista™ and ReTain® in US orchards and references colleague Chris Watkins’ work on the implications for storage performance and quality. </p><p>This will be followed by a live Q&amp;A with local Agro Fresh representative Peter Vedeniapine</p><p>APAL&#x27;s Tom Frankcomb will then  lead in-orchard discussions.</p><p>Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure catering numbers are managed. </p><p>Please provide your dietary requirements when you register or by contacting Susie Murphy-White on 0429 413 420 or  Susan.Murphy-White@dpird.wa.gov.au</p><p>Exact times and further information will be confirmed nearer to the event date.</p><h2>Register now </h2><p>Register to secure your place and stay updated via our event comms.</p><h2>COVIDsafe event requirements</h2><p>COVIDsafe guidelines will be updated and confirmed in line with government health advice nearer to the event date.</p><p></p><h2>For further information</h2><p>For further information contact APAL. </p><p>03 9329 3511 or apalevents@gmail.com</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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