Chinese researchers have developed a new lightweight carrot combine harvester aimed at enhancing efficiency and cutting labor costs in carrot farming.
Created by the Nanjing Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (NIAM) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, with support from the Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, this harvester addresses critical technical challenges in carrot harvesting.
The harvester specifically tackles issues such as high digging resistance, carrot top breakage during clamping, and uneven cutting of carrot tops, as noted by the NIAM.
Harvesting is one of the most labor-heavy tasks in carrot production, accounting for over one-third of labor and more than 50% of production costs, according to the institute.
The machine handles multiple tasks, including digging, clamping, conveying, de-soiling, and cutting carrot tops. It can harvest up to two mu (around 0.13 hectares) per hour, equivalent to the daily output of more than 30 workers.
Researchers at NIAM report that the harvester greatly enhances efficiency, reduces harvest losses, and lowers labor costs.
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