| Harvesting
and processing cause more than 50% of the costs in asparagus
cultivation. Partly mechanical harvesting methods shall reduce
work effort and the costs which go with it. |
Aim of the examination:
- Development of an economically and ergonomically oriented
assessment key of partly mechanical harvesting methods
- help with the decision for an optimal integration of partly
mechanical harvesting aids into the organisation of agricultural
holdings |
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Harvesting
aids are offered
with different degrees of mechanization and different equipment
for three
to five rows. |
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System for two rows, lifts the
film, moves independently without seat |
System for two rows, transports
worker and boxes and lifts the film
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| System
for three rows, lifts the film, moves independently with seat |
Working
position of the worker within a system
for three rows |
System for
five rows, lifts the film, moves independently without seat
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Results from 2001:
- Potential of savings at 50% and more
Handling of film: < 15%
Walking, carrying of basket: 15 - 35%
Care for ridge: 15 - 20%
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potentials of these harvesting systems lie first of all within
time saving through automatic handling of the film, reduction of
work distances, automated transport of the asparagus and
mechanic care for the ridge. Further advantages are the fact
that work is made easier through
a reduced energy consumption of the workers, the
reduction of static and dynamic muscular load, the existence of
a weather shelter and less monotony through group work. |
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