date harvester Articles
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An optimal harvest date prediction tool for long–term storage of red currants
Harvesting at the optimal time is critical for a high quality product destined for long–term storage. Still, there are insufficient tools to determine optimal harvest date. In this work, we present a very practical optimal harvest date tool based on a model developed several years ago and tested with several crops such as cherries, peaches, and nectarines. We have developed and validated ...
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Changes in physico–chemical characteristics of mandarin (common Mediterranean cultivar) Chiotiko (Citrus deliciosa Tenore) from Chios Island in Greece - evaluation of antioxidant capacity and flavonoid content of citrus peels
The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in physico–chemical parameters of mandarin Mediterranean common cultivar Chiotiko (Citrus delicioza, Tenore) during ripening up to full maturity, from different regions of Kampos in Chios Island, Greece. Samples were collected from four different regions: Panagia Evreti, Talaros, Lolodentra and Kardamada from selected producers. According to ...
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Harvesting your fish / Aquaculture
With good management, your fish should be ready to harvest within six to nine months after stocking. By this time, tilapia should have reached a size of approximately 250-300g and catfish a size of 250-500g, depending on their size at stocking, the density at which they were stocked, and water temperatures during the growing period. Preparing for the harvest Make marketing arrangements well ...
By Fishward
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Seed yield, development, and variation in diverse poa pratensis accessions
Post-harvest residue removal is critical for high seed production of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.). Previous work showed some accessions have little yield reduction with mechanical removal of post-harvest residue compared with the controversial practice of open-field burning. Using 10 of these accessions, our objectives were (i) to relate seed yield and yield components in spaced plants ...
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Avocados in Precision Agriculture
At Pollen Systems, we are always excited to apply our PrecisionView approach to the crops we know and love. One fruit we keep returning to at work (and in our favorite recipes) is the beloved avocado. Adapted to rainforests by nature, avocados grow vigorously and will develop a dense canopy in a relatively short time. This growth habit is a challenge unique to cultivating avocados, as each tree ...
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Harvesting Cannabis: When and How?
Cannabis is the kind of plant that is known for numerous medicinal benefits. And it is the kind of plant that is not quite difficult to grow. The plant will grow wherever it is given the ideal conditions to thrive. However, the harvesting requires a lot of time and effort, even more care than growing the actual plant itself. You can buy a Cannabis harvesting machine and get the job done, but ...
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Pit Test Pond construction / Aquaculture
Overview: The pit test in pond construction helps you to determine whether the selected area is suitable to construct an earthen pond. Dig a pit in the land area being evaluated, fill it with water, and observe how well it retains that water (better yet, dig and test a number of pits throughout the area). Follow these steps: Dig a small pit about 50 cm in diameter to the probable depth of ...
By Fishward
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Canola, Canada & Cropwise Imagery Cropwise Imagery - Case Study
Time management is a critical component of harvest preparation - when a grower has multiple fields to stage, knowing where to prioritize first is key. Mature canola crops are challenging to navigate through and a common workaround to gauge staging readiness includes perimeter scouting, or evaluating seed color change and degree of dry down along the edges of the ...
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Easy Traceability with No Data Entry - Case Study
The Opportunity Our customer used paper-based reporting and Excel to record production and track incoming products. Incoming product tags were on cardboard slips attached to the pallet or cart that was delivered to the packing line. ...
By Lyne Systems
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Grape Maturity Predictions Made Easy with AI
Grape maturity monitoring is an important task as it is used to make one of the most critical decisions during the growing season - determining when grapes are likely to be ready for harvest. Currently, chemical indicators such as sugar levels, acid content, and pH are used along with qualitative measures (e.g. skin tannins, aroma, and flavour) to monitor grape maturity. As grapes mature, ...
By Deep Planet
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How to get seed rates spot on for target market and harvest scheduling
Potato agronomy is complex and requires a lot of planning, monitoring and evaluation throughout the production process. CPM finds out how digital agronomy tool Crop4Sight can help in all three areas as preparation for the 2023 season gathers paceIf you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail – an adage that is very relevant when thinking about potato crop establishment, with half the agronomy done ...
By Crop4Sight
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Effect of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) with “Agragel (T-400)”Practices on Yield Attributes,Yield and Water Productivity of Rice (Oryza Sativa l.) - Case Study
Work History: The Shyamsundar Sister Nivedita Sangha, a dedicated NGO working with various programme to eleviate the socio-economic poverty of common marginal farmers and the people of BPL level families had already started their work on system of Rice Intensification(SRI) to aware the paddy farmers about proper use of water in cultivation as well as increseing trend of productivity. The Field ...
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4 tips for successful potato establishment this spring
Alistair Neill, a Prime Agriculture potato agronomist based in Norfolk, shares his four essential tips on getting potato crops off to the best start possible, beginning with ensuring good crop establishment.1. Cut back on cultivations Soil compaction can jeopardise potato establishment and yield because it restricts root growth, consequently limiting water and nutrient uptake. Therefore, if it’s ...
By Crop4Sight
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From Tobacco to Hemp: A 21st-Century Farmer’s Story
In February, Arable sat down with seventh-generation North Carolina farmer Charles Dietzel to discuss the newest incarnation of his legacy farm, Carolina Heritage Farms. We talked about his family’s transition from tobacco to agroforestry to now growing industrial hemp, and the role agtech has played in their decision to make the switch. With all the possibilities that come along with ...
By Arable
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Side-band injection of acidified cattle slurry as starter P-fertilization for maize seedlings
Abstract Accumulation of phosphorus (P) in agricultural soils has caused increasing environmental concerns. Maize cropped for fodder implies return of animal manures rich in nutrients. In addition, starter fertilization with mineral P is used in cold conditions for maize cropping. It was hypothesized that the use of the additional mineral P could be excluded by increased availability of the P ...
By Biocover A/S
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Precision viticulture technology a key to producing premium quality wines in changing climate [part 1]
Wines are made in the vineyard, which is especially true for premium quality wines. A study by Orley Ashenfelter from Princeton University revealed that the quality of the top Bordeaux vintages is predicted by the weather during the grape growing season. The price follows quality, and as every winegrower tends to maximize profits, it is crucial to work on producing premium quality wines while ...
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Remote monitoring helps growers, water districts do their jobs
Propeller flow meters have long been an important tool for agricultural irrigation management. As water scarcity and resource management have become increasingly critical, getting the most timely, accurate readings available from those meters is becoming more important than ever. Here is how growers and water conservation districts (WCDs) are each getting the best of both worlds for their own ...
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