date:May 27, 2013
in sceptical.
Apples will always need to be harvested by hand, due to their fragile nature. They bruise very easily, said Lucinda Giblett, director at Newton Orchards in Western Australia.
We see no current opportunities offered by agricultural robots. Even as a pruning device, application is very limited, added Giblett
PRODUCTIVITY
Further productivity gains will be needed if Australia is to reach its target of being the main food supplier to Asia.
A 2011 study by the Australian Bureau of