Growing with good data and objectivity in a challenging world

September 2021 | Presented by AgFirst | Future Orchards® presentation

“Growing with Good Data and Objectivity in a Challenging World” promotes a more evidence-based approach to orchard management. The AgFirst presentation sits within the Future Orchards® “Measure, manage, improve” resources and encourages growers to base decisions on reliable block information rather than memory, assumptions or isolated observations.

Useful orchard data can include yield, packout, fruit size, fruit quality, crop load, labour, irrigation, nutrition and block profitability. The value comes not from collecting information for its own sake, but from using consistent records to identify trends, compare blocks and evaluate whether a management change actually produced the expected result.

The resource reinforces objectivity as a management discipline. Clear targets, repeatable measurements and honest review of outcomes make it easier to separate seasonal noise from persistent performance problems and to direct time and investment towards the actions most likely to improve the orchard.