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  • March 1st 2011 Issue
  • Story by Geraldine Warner
  • Play to win

    Focus on optimizing returns from your orchard.

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The three key aspects for successful orchard renewal are still price, yield, and cost, but the winning strategy is to focus on increasing revenue, rather than minimizing costs, says Oregon State University agricultural economist Clark Seavert. Innovation is one way growers can remain competitive, Seavert said during the Washington State Horticultural Association’s annual meeting. “How you incorporate innovation into your business and business strategies will determine how profitable you will be in the future.” Three strategies […]

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