APAL Future Orchard Trial Incubator

Seeking ideas from WA pome growers and stakeholders

Pomewest are wanting to work with WA Pome Growers to develop up innovative trial ideas for the recently released APAL Future Orchard ® Trial Incubator.

The small-scale research program is aimed at responding to emerging issues and enabling applicants to explore new concepts in situ and learn valuable skills along the way. Most projects are likely to be single-year studies with expected budgets ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

Please take our quick survey to help us gain insight into WA industry needs.

1.What is your view on the issues for the WA pome Industry
Suggestions following.... (questions 7 - 11)
2.Fruit quality and improvement (including postharvest) (5 most important - 1 least important)
3.Orchard development and renewal (5 most important - 1 least important)
4.New techiques and technologies (5 most important - 1 least important)
5.Pest and disease management (5 most important - 1 least important)
6.Data and literature reviews (for desktop analysis and reviews) (5 most important - 1 least important)
7.What other issues (not defined above) would you like to develop into a trial idea for WA?
8.Would you like to host a trial site?
9.Your name
10.Name of your business
11.Location
12.Mobile phone contact details
13.Email contact details
14.Any other comments