Mechanical thinning trials conducted by Plant & Food Research, Marlborough since 2009 has resulted in positive outcomes for both fruit & trash removal and reduced incidence and severity of bunch rot (Botrytis). The heavy yields experienced in 2014 meant a large number of growers had to reduce crop loadings by up to 5<>15t/ha! Machine thinning should be carried out shortly after fruit set, with the window of opportunity being 3 … Continue reading Mechanical Fruit Thinning