MIS No. 97: Harvesting pole (Zirafah)
Efficient harvesting of fresh fruits bunches (FFB) plays a vital role towards improving the quality of harvested FFB. Harvesting of short palms (<3-metres in height) is a relatively simple operation. However harvesting of tall palms (> 3-metres in height) requires a different method and technique. A sickle attached to a long pole is normally used. […]