Sustainability in Florida's Citrus Industry: Current Efforts and Future Possibilities

Current efforts in sustainability within the citrus industry include the use of integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, which aim to reduce the use of pesticides and increase the use of beneficial insects and other natural controls. Some growers are also experimenting with new citrus varieties that are resistant to diseases such as citrus greening.

Other future possibilities for sustainability in the citrus industry include the use of precision agriculture, which uses technology such as drones and sensor to optimize the use of water and other resources, as well as the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power for grove operations.

In addition, there are efforts to diversify the citrus crop in Florida and to promote new citrus product such as juice concentrates and cand, as a way to increase revenue and decrease the impact of disease, weather or other factors that may affect the production of traditional citrus products like oranges.

Overall, Florida's citrus industry is actively working to improve its sustainability and adapt to the challenges it faces, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the long-term health of the industry and the environment.