Apples & Pears

South Australian Apple & Pear Industry Profile

A profile of the South Australian apple and pear industry (.PDF) 146 KB including statistics, structure, location, varieties, value adding, industry issues, markets and industry contacts.

Tree Crop Review

In 2006, the South Australian Apple, Pear and Cherry Industry Strategic Plan, 2006-2011 (.PDF) 510 KB was developed in consultation with members of the industry including growers, packers and processors.  The planning was undertaken by PIRSA, the Apple and Pear Growers Association of SA and Cherry Growers Association of SA.  This plan also has links with other relevant state plans such as the SA Strategic Plan  (EXTERNAL SITE) and the SA Food Plan 2007 -2010 (EXTERNAL SITE).

Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) has developed a revised National Strategic Plan (2005-2010) (EXTERNAL SITE) based on the outcomes of research including a major strategic review (Industry Partnership Project) and the involvement of a significant number of industry participants.  

Similarly, Cherry Growers of Australia Inc (CGA) has a national strategic plan (2002–2006) which currently sets a range of priorities. Using the current strategic plan in combination with the Industry Partnership Project Taking Stock document, CGA is moving into a major strategic review during the first half of 2007.

The Strategic Plan of the SA Apple, Pear and Cherry Industry is consistent with the objectives within both these national plans but is specifically for the South Australian apple, pear and cherry industry in recognition that the South Australian industry must position itself to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Strategic Plan of the SA Apple, Pear and Cherry Industry (.PDF) 510 KB
Condensed 4 page version of the Strategic Plan (.PDF) 850 KB