Crop: Conference

Conference – Mechanical pruning
In 2022, 2023, and 2024, half a row of Conference was mechanically pruned. This approach was also applied to Lucas […]

Conference – Mechanical topping pruning
Since 2020, a demonstration trial has been conducted on three rows of dual-leader Conference pear trees, using mechanical pruning of […]
Precision thinning also beneficial for Conference
Over the past two years, WUR, together with Fruitconsult, has conducted trials within the The Next Fruit 4.0 project at […]

Precision thinning also beneficial for Conference
Over the past two years, WUR, together with Fruitconsult, has conducted trials within the The Next Fruit 4.0 project at […]

Zettingsbevordering Conference
Fruit set promotion in younger Conference plantings is a key concern in most years and often a topic of debate. […]

Thinning with 6-BA by Conference
In 2025, another thinning trial with 6-BA is being conducted on the trial orchard with Conference. This trial follows up […]

Thinning with 6-BA by Conference
In 2025, another thinning trial with 6-BA is being conducted on the trial orchard with Conference. This trial follows up […]

Timing of Hand Thinning in Conference
This year, due to the moderate bloom in the trial orchard, there is little to no need for hand thinning […]

Timing of Hand Thinning in Conference
This year, due to the moderate bloom in the trial orchard, there is little to no need for hand thinning […]

Mechanical pruning in Conference
Since 2020, demonstration trials with mechanical pruning have been carried out at the trial orchard on Conference, Lucas, and Xenia. […]
