What can pilot activities reveal about reducing fruit cracking in citrus orchards? And how can research carried out in different growing conditions help growers make better decisions? These are some of the questions being explored through the CrackSe ...
Every bunch of table grapes goes through a remarkable journey before reaching our tables. From the first blossoms in spring to ripe, sweet berries at harvest, grape development follows a series of stages that determine fruit size, texture, flavour, a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The 2025 sweet cherry pilot under the CrackSense project brought together two case studies to investigate the environmental and agronomic drivers of fruit cracking. From catastrophic rain-induced losses in an organic orchard to detailed varietal tria ...
The third CrackSense Consortium Meeting brought together partners from across Europe to review progress, share insights, and plan the next steps in tackling fruit cracking. Over three days, discussions ranged from data-driven detection methods to pra ...
As the CrackSense project enters its final year, we are gathering for the third CrackSense Consortium Meeting, this time in Novi Sad, from February 23–25. With experts from across Europe in attendance, we wanted to take this unique opportunity to org ...
