Danish fruit without spray residues

The project DAFRUS focuses on implementing a spray strategy that enables commercial production of apples without spray residues. The zero-residue strategy is based on optimal scab and insect control in the primary season from bud break to petal fall using standard pesticides. During fruit expansion up until harvest only natural pesticides allowed for organic production are used. The zero-residue strategy is currently being tested in 3 commercial orchards on 4 different varieties and the results from the first two years are communicated to the participating growers and orchardists taking part in the annual growers field day at one of the participating orchards.

Documents

Danish fruit without spray residues () Presentation, PowerPoint

Details

Activity type

Organising/holding industry group meeting/event

Activity work package

Reduction in pesticide residues

Activity number

AU-WP3-A4

Activity contact

Senior researcher Marianne Bertelsen
Aarhus University, Department of Food Science
Kirstinebjergvej 10
5792 Aarslev, Denmark
[email protected]
Phone: +45 8715 8328

Activity partner

Aarhus University

Activity country

Denmark

Last edit

13-12-2016