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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER APRIL 1, 2015 3 Centerpiece: IFTA Tour 28 Return to Nova Scotia A wintertime visit reveals the secrets of some of the best Honeycrisp orchards to be found. 30 The Crisp Growers venture New apple farm in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley is owned by 14 apple growing families and a cooperative. 32 Award winners International Fruit Tree Association hands out honors. Irrigation 18 A fruit with a fickle side Veteran Washington State fruit grower has found Honeycrisp trees don't like excessive water. 20 The Honeycrisp enigma Growers have yet to unlock the horticultural secrets of growing Honeycrisp in a warm climate. 38 Percolation barriers How Subsurface Water Retention Technology could revolutionize irrigated agriculture. Orchard Equipment 34 Automated pruning Writing the right rules is key to having robots handle pruning in the orchard. Good Grape Grower 22 Fine tuning grape irrigation Research finds red wine grapes in Washington could benefit from new watering techniques. 24 Irrigation effects on wine Deficit irrigation enhances color and fruitiness of wines. 26 Don't overlook soil moisture Vineyards may need both postharvest and early spring irrigations to ensure adequate fruit set. Good to Know 42 Maintain good soil structure Special research report: Weed mulch plus gypsum keep surface soil soft, permeable, and well-aerated. www.goodfruit.com 28 38 24 26