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SA Apple Coop Sizes up the Future of Fruit

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has cut the ribbon on a $5m high-specification new packing line that will speed Adelaide Hills-based farmers cooperative Lenswood Apples into further international expansion. The apple pre-sizer line installation has been supported by the Government of South Australia’s Regional Development Fund through Primary Industries and Regions SA, enabling the farmer-owned […]

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Pick a Pink Lady Weekend 2016 Event Details

Pick a Pink Lady Weekend is back this year by popular demand. For all the details, download the event flyer below 2016 Pick a Pink Lady Weekend Flyer or follow us through social media Facebook: http://facebook.com/SouthAussieApple Twitter: @SAaplnpear

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Pick a Pink Lady Weekend – back for 2016!!

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY 30 APRIL & SUNDAY 1ST MAY Pick a Pink Lady Day is on again in 2016 in the glorious Adelaide Hills. Stay tuned for more details or follow us on Faceboook at www.facebook.com/SouthAussieApple or on Twitter at @SAaplnpear for all the details and updates on this fun-filled family event.

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Managing fruit for optimum postharvest quality

Apples and pears have a long history of being able to be stored for long periods of time, traditionally in Europe being kept in cool cellars through winter time. Technology and knowledge has evolved over time such that nowadays high quality apples and pears can be enjoyed all year round. The management, treatment and storage

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Project to secure bee populations

A plan to map bee activity and protect South Australian pollination rates from climate change and varroa mites has been given a $600,000 boost with the launch of a new program in South Australia. The State Government and the University of Adelaide have both contributed $300,000 to the project, which will be used to map

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Highlights from the Adelaide Show – VIDEO

If you are heading to the Adelaide Show, here’s a sneak peek of what you will see at the Apple and Pear stand

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Apples & Pears at the Royal Adelaide Show

Come and visit us in the north eastern corner of the Goyder Pavilion at this year’s Adelaide Show, running from Friday 4th to Sunday 13th September. See all our award winning apples and pears, enjoy and apple or pear slinky and refresh yourself with a beautiful cold juice. The healthiest, fun stand at the show!

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Future Orchards 2015

Great turnout for Future Orchards in Lenswood. This is what is Future Orchards? Australia’s highly acclaimed program for apple and pear growers to learn about ways to improve their orchard management from national and international experts.

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2015 Pick a Pink Lady Weekend VIDEO

Check out this great little video on Pick a Pink Lady Weekend held earlier this year. Some great footage from our beautiful orchards, featuring Harrisville Orchards and Mahnew Orchards. A HUGE thank you to the talented Alice Long for putting this together. YouTube Movie Pink Lady Weekend

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Well done to Ashton growers Ceravolo Orchards

Well done to Ashton growers Ceravolo Orchards http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/…/$200,000_grant_delivers_jobs_and…

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