Eye on technology In planting orchards for the future, growers must think about the possibilities of field sorting, harvest assist and mechanical harvesters, and remote sensing for pest and disease management and crop load. New plantings should be designed for adaption of developing technologies. Researchers have found that both vertical and angled fruiting walls will work with the new technology under development. Platforms are already being used in both angled and vertical systems, however, if the angle of the trees becomes too flat, it is more difficult to use the equipment. —M. Hansen Don’t get too hung up with the […]