Orchard structure will be a critical factor in the success of the tree fruit industry of the future because orchards will need to be compatible with emerging technologies, says Oregon State University agricultural economist Clark Seavert. For this reason, orchard renewal should be a key part of a grower’s business model, Seavert told growers at the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual conference in Pasco, Washington. However, in an instant poll, a third of the respondents said they had no orchard renewal plan. Seavert conducted the survey during a workshop on economics, horticulture, and technology held in conjunction with the IFTA […]