Comparative Feasibility Analysis of Mechanized Equipment for Vineyard Operations

IF 1 4区 农林科学 Q3 HORTICULTURE
G. Signorini, M. L. Lewis Ivey
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Abstract

Increasing labor and input costs have driven wine grape (Vitis vinifera) growers’ attention to mechanized equipment to assist in vineyard operations. This study evaluates the financial feasibility of investing in vineyard mechanization, in addition to the released intelligent sprayer in hypothetical wine grape vineyards of varying sizes. Our comparative analysis illustrates how mechanization of vineyard practices affects costs and financial metrics. We conducted a cost–benefit analysis for seven investment scenarios and examined the economic performance of four metrics. Our findings suggest that investing in a mechanized trimmer is most effective for growers exposed to labor shortages and high wages. A retrofitted intelligent sprayer is superior for reducing input use and associated costs.
葡萄园机械化作业设备的比较可行性分析
不断增加的劳动力和投入成本促使酿酒葡萄(Vitis vinifera)种植者关注机械化设备,以协助葡萄园运营。本研究评估了投资葡萄园机械化的财务可行性,以及在假设的不同规模的酿酒葡萄葡萄园中发布的智能喷雾器。我们的比较分析说明了葡萄园机械化如何影响成本和财务指标。我们对七个投资方案进行了成本效益分析,并检查了四个指标的经济表现。我们的研究结果表明,对面临劳动力短缺和高工资的种植者来说,投资机械化修剪机是最有效的。一个改装的智能喷雾器是优越的,以减少投入使用和相关成本。
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Horttechnology
Horttechnology 农林科学-园艺
CiteScore
2.30
自引率
10.00%
发文量
67
审稿时长
3 months
期刊介绍: HortTechnology serves as the primary outreach publication of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Its mission is to provide science-based information to professional horticulturists, practitioners, and educators; promote and encourage an interchange of ideas among scientists, educators, and professionals working in horticulture; and provide an opportunity for peer review of practical horticultural information.
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