IMPROVE RETURNS BY IMPROVING GRADES

摘要

Overproduction has thrown the world apple market into a competitive and volatile arena. Unless every grower recognizes the need for improved grades, sizes and yields, he will never maximize his returns. The impact of grade and size on returns is oftenunderestimated. A quick analysis of packinghouse returns is all that is needed to observe the large price differences between grades and sizes. Bruising, lack of color, and small size are the main reasons for downgrading. However, even blemishes, poor shape, russet, and sunburn can harm the value of your crop.