Optimising the harvesting and handling of fruits in the orchard
The information provided in this section should be read in conjunction with other important sources of information namely two DVDs produced by HDC entitled ‘Harvesting Quality Apples and Pears’ issued in 2006 and ‘Creating Champion employees’ issued in 2008. The ‘Keeping it Clean’ DVD issued by HDC in 2007 is relevant to the harvest operation.
Only select and place in the bin Class 1 fruits, picked in such a way as to avoid damage. “Apples bruise more easily than eggs break”.