Mechanization of hazelnut culture.
Biondi, P.; Monarca, D.; Zoppello, G.;
Macchine & Motori Agricoli - IMA - Il Trattorista Year: 1992 Vol: 50 Issue: 4 Pages: 29-47 Ref: 28 ref.
1992
บทคัดย่อ
A 'dossier' is presented which describes results of a survey of mechanized harvesting of hazelnuts in the area of Viterbo, Italy. Labour requirements ranged from 71 - 319h/ha, of which an average 33% related to harvesting. Data relating to the 10 farms studied and a work study of self-propelled machinery (tractors and self-propelled harvesters) are tabulated. Specifications of hazelnut harvesters made in Italy are briefly listed and results of performance tests on 9 machines based on pneumatic conveyors and 4 collectors are presented. Postharvest treatment of hazelnuts is considered (drying, screening, sorting, shelling) and industrial uses of hazelnut shells indicated. An economic analysis of hazelnut harvesting is presented.