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AI tools help fruit farmers predict harvest dates more accurately
New artificial intelligence models are helping farmers like Joel Carter in Washington State forecast ideal harvest dates, taking weather into account. These tools can count and analyse fruit on trees or vines, helping predict when crops will ripen, which is crucial for high-value berries. UK company FruitCast offers growers crop predictions for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and tomatoes.
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