Identify factors that will enable efficient harvesting and handling to take place
- Estimate the yield within the orchard.
- Calculate the number of bins required.
- Ensure all bins have been checked and are fit for purpose.
- Ensure there is as near as possible a smooth surface, free of potholes and ruts for pickers, bulk bins and tractors.
- Ensure all equipment such as tractors, pallet loaders, picking trains, trailers/transporters have been serviced prior to harvest.
- Check picking buckets are in good order and free of dust, dirt and rough surfaces.
- Estimate the potential of each picker and ensure enough resources have been allocated for the job.