Maintaining an Apple Farm
When it comes to apple farming, taking shortcuts and trying a set-and-forget method is doomed to fail. Successful apple picking takes time and effort, including proper plant selection, pest protection and general affection. If you’re short of the time and patience it takes to herald fruit from your farm, it may be best to find a hobby or a fruit that requires less attention. But don’t be deterred! There’s nothing
Maintaining an Apple Farm – Pt. 2
Last month, we began describing the most important steps to maintaining an apple farm. We emphasised that apple farming is not for the time-poor and requires a certain level of care, but the fruits of your hard work will taste even sweeter once you’re ready for apple picking. This month, we cover tree care and harvest techniques that will hold you in good stead for a fruitful season. Caring
Galaxy Group Product Spotlight: Technofruit Harvesters
For farmers across New Zealand, a successful crop is dependent on a range of factors. While some aspects are out of our control, like weather, there are many factors still to consider. These factors can be individually determined but won’t always ensure high quality and yield at the end of the season. For farmers that want to create an efficient and safe environment for their fruit pickers while jumping into
Why You Need an Automatic Fruit Picker
Automatic fruit pickers and harvesters have become a game-changer for the horticultural and agricultural industry. With a limited and declining workforce making fruit picking less and less viable in the last few years, these automatic fruit pickers have become a lifeline for farmers and their consumers across the globe. No longer a luxury option, automated fruit pickers and harvesters are being seen in a large majority of farms, lightening the
Who is Darwin Harvesting?
If you’ve worked with Galaxy Group before, then you know we supply innovative harvester machinery by Tecnofruit. That’s not about to change, what has changed is the Tecnofruit name. The team at Technofruit felt it was time for a change and have changed their name. Tecnofruit is now Darwin Harvesting, and they have launched an informative website to go with their new look. Their extraordinary orchard harvesting machines are still
Equipment You Need for Orchard Management
We all know good orchard management starts with your tools, but what about your equipment? Big ticket items may not seem “essential” but when dealing with labour shortages and harvest challenges, they’re actually a must. And just like with your orchard tools, you want to choose the best possible orchard equipment and machinery available. Look for products that are high quality and durable, from respected manufacturers like Galaxy Group. From fruit harvesters