Open AccessTrunk Shaker Mechanical Harvesting Systems
Author(s) -
Stephen H. Futch,
Fritz Roka
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-hs238-2005
Subject(s) - shaker , agriculture , business , agricultural science , agricultural engineering , agricultural economics , operations management , engineering , economics , environmental science , geography , physics , archaeology , quantum mechanics , vibration
As discussed in other documents regarding various aspects of mechanical harvesting, Florida citrus growers must adopt new technology to reduce harvesting costs, thus allowing our citrus industry to compete with low-wage countries in a global juice marketplace. Trunk shake systems are a viable mechanical harvesting system which growers should consider in an effort to lower harvesting costs, increase fruit returns, and remain competitive. This document is HS1005, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Published March 2005.