Austrian scheme seeks to revive forgotten apple varieties

A Spar pilot scheme in Austria will test whether heirloom apple varieties can thrive under today's commercial and environmental conditions. Only about 10 of the country's 2,000 apple types reportedly appear in supermarkets.

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1. 19 Oct, 04:00 UTCGuardian covers Austrian heirloom apple scheme

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• Core values: the Austrian scheme bringing forgotten apple varieties back to lifeThe Guardian