Case Study: Obsthof Ainser-Widemann improves harvest insights with Farmable

How thinning impacts harvest, and one way to make it better

Obsthof Ainser-Widemann, an apple farm in Germany, needed to understand the impact of its chemical thinning applications to improve harvest quality and volume. The challenge was accurately tracking and reviewing these activities, as it was difficult to recall specific application details like timing and rates from one season to the next without a reliable record-keeping system.

The farm implemented Farmable, using its farm management app to document spray activities with GPS tracking. This allowed them to create precise records of chemical thinning applications. By reviewing this data with advisors, they identified that an incorrect application rate was causing lower yields in specific rows. With Farmable, the farm now has clear data to adjust its methods for future seasons, leading to more targeted decisions and an expected improvement in harvest volumes and revenues.