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Cultivation methods

Integrated and organic cultivation

Farmer checks the quality of apples in the apple orchard. Integrated cultivation In integrated fruit growing, the farmer ensures the orchard’s natural balance while at the same encouraging natural defences. The farmer protects beneficial insects (such as ladybirds) and birds and promotes their spread through targeted ecological measures. The natural balance
Organic cultivation Around a quarter of all European organic apples come from South Tyrol. This means that South Tyrol is Europe's largest producer of organic apples and a true pioneer in organic farming. Today, for example, 12% of the total harvest in South Tyrol is organically produced. All organic
An apple farmer during the harvest, holding a fresh apple in hand. Apple stories You love apples, but have you ever thought about who’s behind the cultivation of these juicy, sweet fruits packed with vitamins? We’ll change that today by introducing you to some of our apple farmers. Our apple farmers
Get to know the South Tyrolean Apple growers Our apple farmers
The apple farmer shows visitors the work in the apple orchards during a guided tour in South Tyrol. Apple orchard tours To the tours
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