Automated asparagus harvesting cuts costs, improves crops

Published on September 8, 2020

Harvesting white asparagus relies heavily on manual labour, an expense that places a financial strain on farmers. To address this, an EU-funded project has developed an automated harvesting tool that selectively picks only ripe asparagus and doesnt damage the crop. This saves farmers money, improves crop quality and removes the need for back-breaking work.

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