The push for automation comes as orchards face rising labor costs, and as they’re evolving in a way that would mesh well with ...

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s ...

“A lot of times, our apples trees will produce way too many apples ... and they are hoping to have yet another successful ...

flying robots use artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect ripe apples before pulling the fruit from the tree. More from News Tech companies in Israel have designed fruit-picking ...

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be holding a hands-on workshop to teach proper pruning techniques for fruit ...

Participants will be trained on safety considerations when pruning home or commercial orchards and will have the opportunity for hands-on practice.

globe-shaped trees with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height. Besides controlling size and height, pruning promotes higher production ...