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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Bioenergy Production
  • Sustainable Forestry

Background:

  • Agricultural pruning generates significant biomass residue.
  • Efficient recovery of this residue is crucial for bioenergy conversion.
  • Optimizing harvesting methods impacts economic viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of four commercial harvesters for agricultural pruning residue recovery.
  • To evaluate residue yield and collection costs across different orchard and vineyard types.
  • To identify optimal harvesting strategies for energy conversion.

Main Methods:

  • Side-by-side field trials of four commercial harvesters across 17 test fields (15 ha total).
  • Testing conducted in vineyards and apple/pear orchards.
  • Residue yield, moisture content, and roadside collection costs were quantified.

Main Results:

  • Residue yield ranged from 0.7 to 9 green tonnes per hectare, with higher yields in orchards than vineyards.
  • Collection costs varied from 11 to 60€ per green tonne, influenced by field conditions and technology.
  • Single-pass harvesting with a dedicated tractor and towed unit was the most economical.

Conclusions:

  • Harvester choice significantly impacts the cost of collecting pruning residues for bioenergy.
  • Single-pass systems are cost-efficient for residue recovery, particularly with optimized equipment.
  • Two-pass systems provide flexibility but at a higher cost, suitable for constrained environments.