Based at Stanthorpe in south-east Queensland, Orchard Services was established in 1988 to meet the agronomic advice needs of local apple growers. Since then it has expanded to include Research and Development and a wide range of Consulting services to its capability list. The list of crops worked in has expanded to include vegetables, stonefruit, grapes, sub-tropical fruit and berries. Core expertise in apples has been maintained and Orchard Services often plays a key role in the development and adoption of new technology to the Australian apple industry.