Artificial Spur Extinction demonstration 

Dr Sally Bound (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture) demonstrates Artificial Spur Extinction (ASE) as an orchard thinning technique.
ASE is a crop load management method using bud thinning techniques to define where and how much fruit is set on each limb of the tree to promote vigour and performance of floral spurs, stimulate spur strength and improve fruit quality and regularity of production.
This video was produced by APAL and funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Ltd using the apple and pear industry levy funds from growers and funds from the Australian Government.