CrackSense participated at the 93rd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held from May 16th to May 21st, as part of a joint activity implemented together with other EU-funded projects. The Future Systems Hub, a member of CrackSense consortium ...
Fruit cracking in grape production remains a concern for growers across different climate zones. Weather conditions, irrigation practices, and vineyard management can all influence how berries develop and respond to stress during the season.Within th ...
Fruit cracking remains one of the most difficult challenges in orchard production. Losses can appear quickly, vary from one tree to another, and reduce both yield and fruit quality across several crops.Within the CrackSense piloting activities, partn ...
Fruit cracking in pomegranate is one of the biggest concerns for pomegranate growers. A single cracking event close to harvest can reduce market quality, affect storage potential, and lead to financial losses. But what if growers could identify crack ...
Have you ever wondered how a citrus fruit develops from a single flower into the fruit we recognise on supermarket shelves? And why do some fruits suddenly split open before harvest, causing serious losses for growers?Understanding how citrus grows h ...
With the final year now in motion, we look back at the scientific contributions, stories, and outreach that have defined this period. From a dynamic consortium meeting in Serbia that bridged science and grower perspectives, to new peer-reviewed publi ...
Dr. Amnon Lichter, Researcher at the Volcani Institute and expert in post-harvest viticulture, joins this feature of our Spotlight series to discuss his role in the CrackSense project addressing fruit cracking in grapes. He outlines the primary cause ...
In this feature of our Spotlight series, Dr. Nicolas Tapia Zapata, Researcher in Precision Horticulture at The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) and partner in the CrackSense project, discusses his work on understandi ...
The CrackSense project’s Data Stories 360° series explores how data and technology are transforming agriculture in practice. In this feature, the focus turns to cherry orchards and the growing role of digital tools in supporting farmers’ decisions.In ...
This episode of our Spotlight series presents Dr. José Quero Garcia, Researcher at INRAE in Bordeaux, France, and partner in the CrackSense project. He shares insights on the complex factors behind fruit cracking in sweet cherries, including environm ...
