Adelaide Hills

I am really taken by the Adelaide hills, particularly by the scenic drive down gorge road which takes me to Croplands sprayers. Ironically their “quantum mist system” was initially developed in the UK but 20 Years too soon. Sean Mulvaney is not at all phased by the size of my apple trees and he comes up with a viable dual row spraying option which they have proven in citrus orchards and exactly matches my ideas. I am only afraid that the crippling exchange rates would put pay to taking this any further.

I call in on APAL labs only to discover that Tom Bradshaw had visited the week before having contacted them via an entirely different source. It will be interesting to compare notes.

I drop in on an apple pressing operation and very much enjoy chatting to the Ceravolo family.

I arrive at Greg’s vineyard in time to do a couple of hours vine clearance. Snakes and heat are the enemy though at least I feel I have contributed in a small way for the excellent dinner, bed & breakfast.