AI Comes to the Apple Orchard—From Pollinating to Picking
Researchers are developing robots that promise to automate a process that has always relied on human workers—and bees.
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Experts say this is the best fruit to eat for a healthier liver
Apples, rich in fiber and flavonoids, are emerging as a superfood for the liver. They improve overall health naturally.
A key to protecting apples from climate change might be hiding in Michigan’s forests
In the quest to make apple trees more resilient in a warming climate, some researchers in Michigan are looking for a late ...
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Garden Guide: How to prune your fruit trees for a great summer harvest!
Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...
Washington orchards look to solar technology for fruit protection
A $2.4 million state grant funds research into dual-purpose solar panels that could prevent fruit damage while powering farm ...
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Gardening with Allen: Prune fruit trees for easier reach
Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?
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Connecting the dots for successful fruit storage
Controlled atmosphere storage refers to a suite of practices regulating levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, temperature and ...
Brothers’ fruit network
When the business started to gain momentum, he and his brothers got a vehicle of their own and continued to ply their trade ...
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‘Granny’ helps guide apple storage decisions
Kate PrengamanMaking optimum storage decisions for a warehouse full of apples or pears involves taking lots of samples to ...
NZ's fruit bowl shrinking as Hawke's Bay orchards continue to feel impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle
The fruit bowl of New Zealand is shrinking as Hawke's Bay orchards continue to feel the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The ...