Safe Harvesting Techniques to Protect Crops from Damage
Harvest safety: quick checklist Weather window: harvest early if hail/frost alerts; postpone during active storms Equipment: guards/shields fitted; brakes/ROPS checked; lights/reflectors & SMV signs on roads Workers: trained; PPE ready (high‑visibility clothing, gloves, eye & hearing protection) Handling: cut at correct maturity; avoid dropping/piling; use lined baskets or soft crates Post‑harvest: clean threshing; prompt drying; […]