Sucui No. 1" Pear Garden Ushers in Harvest Season
As summer fruit season arrives, farmers are busy picking, bagging, and shipping. “Sucui No. 1” pears feature yellow-green skin, small cores, thin skin, juicy sweetness, and a high yield. With an average fruit weight of 240g, they are well-loved by consumers.
However, achieving abundant harvests is no easy task. Rising labor and pesticide costs make orchard management a challenge, driving fruit farmers to seek ways to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
The owner of a 200-mu pear orchard and a 200-mu peach orchard initially relied on manual operations. Although skeptical about the effectiveness of multi-functional orchard robots, they recognized the shortcomings of traditional methods: uneven pesticide application, waste, inefficiency, and high labor costs.
Rural labor shortages further complicate matters. High summer temperatures increase the risk of heatstroke and pesticide exposure, making it difficult to attract workers, especially younger people. With few options, farmers often depend on traditional labor, yet even high wages can’t guarantee enough help during pest outbreaks.
After witnessing the robots in action, the orchard owner was convinced. These machines autonomously plan work paths, apply pesticides with precision, and can even operate at night.
Saving Time, Medicine, and Labor
The orchard robot sprays from the bottom up, first targeting the underside of leaves. Its air-assisted atomization system covers a 15-meter diameter, ensuring every leaf is evenly coated. The robot uses diluted pesticides that atomize finely, leaving no stains on fruit or leaves.
Improved Yield and Quality
Smooth, blemish-free “Sucui No. 1” pears fetch higher market prices, boosting profits for farmers. The technology not only enhances orchard management efficiency but also addresses labor shortages and reduces pesticide waste—greatly benefiting growers.