ISHS Acta Horticulturae 474: III International Symposium on Olive Growing
MECHANICAL OLIVE HARVESTING SYSTEMS |
| Authors: | A. Almeida, Sousa D. Reynolds, Bento A. Dias, O. J. Peca, A. Pinheiro, J. Lopes, Luis S. Santos |
| Keywords: | Olives mechanical harvesting/three collecting systems |
| Abstract:
Trunk or bough shakers for the mechanical harvesting of olives can be complemented by collecting equipment now available: the inverted umbrella and the rolling canvas catching frame. The performance of both is compared with the traditional method of collecting olives on a canvas layed manually under the tree, the fruit being detached by shakers. Work rates and costs are compared under field trials in Portugal (Alentejo and Trás-os-Montes regions). | |
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