Assessing the Camelina (<i>Camelina sativa</i> (L.) Crantz) Seed Harvesting Using a Combine Harvester: A Case-Study on the Assessment of Work Performance and Seed Loss

Assessing the Camelina (<i>Camelina sativa</i> (L.) Crantz) Seed Harvesting Using a Combine Harvester: A Case-Study on the Assessment of Work Performance and Seed Loss

The growing demand in food and non-food industries for camelina oil is driving the interest of farmers and contractors in investing in such feedstock. Nonetheless, the cost, performance and critical aspects related to the harvesting stage are still not properly investigated. In the present study, an...

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Main Authors: Walter Stefanoni, Francesco Latterini, Javier Prieto Ruiz, Simone Bergonzoli, Nadia Palmieri, Luigi Pari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
work productivity
harvesting costs
harvesting efficiency
wheat header
seed loss
header impact
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/1/195

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