We undervalue the biodiversity that is fundamental to our food supplies. Preserving and culturing diverse production opportunities will lower the risks to agricultural producers and interruptions to global food supplies.
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Can Club Varieties Revive the Orchard Industry?
The latest strategy in the tree-fruit business to develop niche markets is in the form of patent-protected “club” varieties. It remains to be seen is if this model will work in the long run or will just shift competition from niche vs commodity apples, to several club varieties competing for shelf space.