UK-China Agritech Challenge - REmote sensing and Decision support for Apple tree Precision management, Production and globaL tracEability (RED-APPLE)

红苹果希望在中国和英国的苹果生产系统中开发和实施技术创新，以提高产量和质量，并减少供应链损失。该项目正在测试两项技术：1)光谱相机，可以识别由于水分或养分失衡或病虫害等原因造成的植物胁迫；2)可追溯系统，可以将适当的信息传输给供应链上的利益相关者，以保持更高的质量水平并减少损失。第一项技术的发现预计将以可持续的方式提高产量和质量，减少化肥和杀虫剂的低效投入。第二个将确保不仅减少损失，而且质量属性可以与特定的生产者以及生产技术相联系。

RED APPLE is looking to develop and implement technological innovation in the China and UK apple production systems to increase yield and quality as well as reduce supply chain losses. The project is testing two technologies: 1) spectral cameras that can identify plant stresses due to, for example, water or nutrient imbalances or pest and disease; 2) traceability systems that can transfer appropriate information to stakeholders along the supply chain to maintain higher quality levels and reduce losses. The findings from the first technology are expected to increase yields and quality in a sustainable manner, reducing inefficient inputs of fertiliser and pesticides. The second will ensure not only the reduced losses but also that quality attributes can be linked to particular producers as well as production techniques.