Vineyard Mechanization: Going beyond machine grape harvesting

A record number of growers will be harvesting grapes mechanically this year, which is partially due to labor limitations and advances in technology.

California Ag Net shares more about vineyard automation.

Saving money and maximizing your vineyard efficiency

Keeping the grapes growing and the wine flowing

Grapes Fruit

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