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The for and against arguements for mechanical harvesting are given. Vine damage, fruit quality, different types of harvestor, trellising requirements, handling of harvested fruit and quality of resulting wine are discussed. Part of the Gawler Adult Education Centre Winecourse Lecture Series, 1972.

Mechanical Harvesting of Grapevine

1972, Australian Grapegrower and Winemaker, vol 105, month 9, pages 3 – 5

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