US Farmers Are Harvesting Millions Of Pounds Of Fruits And Vegetables In 2024 Crop

welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild winter Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintain from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flower drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully run ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can Ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days open field USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production f Factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodby peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first R fruit of this season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged handpicking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unrip bunches wine companies also point to handh harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in Tradition potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creates still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides high density apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however High high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunk strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also clean to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the sign shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flower or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flower quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11 ,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for highquality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beets sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beads out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the Harvest SE season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beats to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beads will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beads into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frost-free growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also pruned the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging key are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers ker fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning JW and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flour drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the b as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected ected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of the Season our harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged hand picking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches why companies also point to hand harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce Ed wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creat still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure that potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the apples journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides high density apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunks strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 fre total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it's takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in Long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also cleaned to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the side shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flour or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flower quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profit to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customers criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support convey system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for high quality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beats sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested you usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beads to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frostfree growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also prune the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal harest time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and ship to [Music] retailers ker fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown success Y in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flow drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea here farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow straw berries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 14 40 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye p let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of the season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with grae varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged handpicking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches wine companies also point to handh harvested as a sign of qu quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creates still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides high density apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunk strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very care carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91 .3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also cleaned to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli VAR vities can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the sign shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flour or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flow quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer's criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for high quality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beets sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beads out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable aable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beats to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beads will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frostfree growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also pruned the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging proc process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers k fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand success F build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning duw and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35 ° c a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flour drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer time times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grae Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 millimet is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of the season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged hand picking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches wine companies also point to hand harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil oiled juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing Underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creates still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydropon ically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is this still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides high density apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunks strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant ye y therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also cleaned to ensure the plants receive optimal sunlight [Music] in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the sign shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flour or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flower quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose ched to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for highquality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beats sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beads out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beets are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beets to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frost-free growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also also prune the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers ker fruit production is expensive because it requires large cap Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flour drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must have handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to Perfect Bottle pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year around supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperature can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the f field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° cus and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of this season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great variety ities gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged hand picking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches wine companies also point to handh harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments har ERS play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside side keeping the systems indoors creates still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides highdensity apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunks strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing in the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of Global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full Capac capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also cleaned to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the S shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tyght buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flower or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flower quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer's criteria then the Harvester hold the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for high quality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beets sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beats are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other imper ities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beats to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beads will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full capacity [Music] similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts there therefore this plant needs a frostfree growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also pruned the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are Co quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers Ki fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines trailers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the Millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and high Harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranate can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flour drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizer are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° celus as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following Season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frostfree days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strongly and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they are lined up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of the season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged hand picking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches wine companies also point to hand harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year around and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creates still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processing Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature sure hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides high density apple tree system also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunk strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flour ing season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are flored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant IM immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to 8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyers are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also clean to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will har vest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the sign shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flower or turn yellow heat waves last more than a week will cause the plant to flow quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for high quality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temp temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beats sugar beats are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beats out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvesters operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beads next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beads out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the beat pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beets to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beets will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beets into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to six months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frost-free growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also pruned the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trell Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers ker fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems ker fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love them [Music] welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural products [Music] mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry condition watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flour drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripeness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and outer membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you [Music] think as one of the most popular fruits in the world demand for them is always very high however they have a rather short growing season that's why growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a good idea farmers can have a year- round supply of these nutritious berries Greenhouse strawberry growing is popular globally especially prominent in North America and Europe by providing ideal strawberry growing conditions including temperature and humidity farmers can ensure large yields and high quality fruit although greenh houses can protect your strawberries from pests to some extent they can still become infested therefore there have been efforts to create strawberry varieties that are disease resistant enhance flavor and extend shelf life growing strawberries in raised beds provides the best conditions for strawberries grown in a greenhouse farmers will plant 18 in apart leaving 30 in between rows to give them space to grow strawberries love to flour in warm weather the temperature should not exceed 25° C as higher temperatures can reduce growth and kill pollen about 5 weeks after blooming strawberries are ready to harvest farmers will pick them every 2 days openfield USA strawberry production faces many different challenges that's when people notice the appeal of greenhouse strawberries besides after picking strawberries farmers will reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse to keep it cold throughout the winter the cool period is important to stimulate them to flour The Following season quality berries selected from the greenhouse are transported to the production factory strawberries are washed stems are removed and go through sterilization steps finally the strawberries will be canned whole or processed into Jam while enjoying the wonderful fatty taste that peanuts bring have you ever thought about how peanuts get from the field to the market we will find out together peanut seeds are grown and specially processed from the previous year's crop Modern Machinery helps sew seeds on large plots of land without taking too much time depending on the variety peanuts typically need 120 to 160 frost free days for a good crop the green peanut plants began to grow strong and the rows of trees began to blend into a sea of green during this period small yellow flowers bloom around the peanut plant helping the plant self-pollinate peanut Roots begin to grow Underground on average one tree can produce up to 50 peanuts to start harvesting farmers use a peanut Digger to go through each bed equipped with a blade to cut the roots from the lower part of the tree the rotating spikes on the machine dig into the soil and invert the plants so they aligned up on the ground peanut seeds are left in the field for several days until the moisture content is about 10% the Harvester continues the remaining work of gathering all the dried peanuts in the field onto the machine peanut Harvest begins along the southeast United States in September and October and can continue until November in areas as far west as New Mexico and Oklahoma peanuts have a relatively long growing season compared to many other crops taking 140 to 150 days to mature before being ready during Harvest Farmers must avoid wet weather and harvest peanuts before the first Frost after harvesting peanuts are sent to processing factories here peanuts will be peeled or processed in their shells and then put into Cold Storage goodbye peanuts let's move on to the succulent fruit grapes The Vines are planted by California farmers in early spring after the last frost has passed grape Vines thrive in hot and arid environmental conditions during the growing and fruiting stages optimal growth of grapes occurs at temperatures between 15 and 40° C and an annual rainfall of about 900 mm is considered suitable for its growth at the farm in central California dark green grape leaves create an ideal splash of color for these purple grapes which cover the garden farmers are starting to harvest the first ripe fruit of this season a harvesting team arrives at the vineyard in the cool early morning larger Vineyards often require 20 to 30 Pickers and can take up to 6 hours this method of harvesting grapes is very labor intensive expensive and quite slow however with great varieties gentle hand harvesting is more appropriate the bunches are picked intact and undamaged handpicking also allows Pickers to select healthy Bunches of fruit and leave behind rotten or unripe bunches wine companies also point to handh harvested as a sign of quality but for most wines on the market today and especially in the more price sensitive market segments Harvesters play a huge role in bringing in Revenue it is estimated that a machine can pick a hectare in about 5 hours meanwhile manual labor can take from 1 to 10 days to harvest the same area the machine can also run 24 hours a day this helps preserve flavor slows down processes like Browning that spoil juice and reduces Refrigeration costs at the winery very quickly after leaving the field the fresh grapes go to the winery where the wine making team Begins the the preliminary processing process the grapes are cleaned of dirt and leaf stems and they continue to be put into the press to produce wine there is no doubt that the short period of time between picking the grapes and entering the winery preserves their quality thereby creating better wines if you find soil grown plants not interesting enough right now I will introduce you to a plant that grows in water potatoes need light water and nutrients to grow but do not need soil that's why hydroponic systems work so well for potatoes instead of growing plants in soil hydroponic systems grow potatoes in a water solution filled with nutrients with this method potatoes are grown in a completely controlled environment it reduces the risk of soil born pests that commonly occur in traditional potato Fields with this Innovative system farmers can grow potatoes year round and have more control over their crops than if they were growing underground caring for potatoes inside the house is easier than outside keeping the systems indoors creat still stable conditions that help plants grow healthier farmers will start planting with a premixed nutrient solution they can then add other nutrients to the solution to suit each stage of potato growth the flavor of hydroponic potatoes is also very impressive and similar to traditionally grown potatoes they also go through many stages of preliminary processing and preservation before reaching customers the vibrant potato processor Market with many products is the ideal destination for these unique growing potatoes Farmers make sure the potatoes receive about 6 to 12 hours of light potatoes typically take 70 to 90 days to grow hydroponically this number is much faster than the normal time potatoes grown on the ground take 4 to 5 months to mature hydroponic potato growing methods could be the key to sustainable efficient and environmentally friendly farming to bring quality agricultural products to Consumers Farmers have had to go through a long and arduous Journey investment costs harvesting or preservation process what is the problem that caused causes difficulties for Farmers or is there still another Factor we will follow how Farmers Harvest millions of tons of agricultural products to find the [Music] answer when you see juicy apples on Supermarket shelves do you think about how they got here the Apple's journey to Market begins with cultivation Farmers carefully care for their young apple trees for several years before they are old enough to begin bearing fruit these apple trees are planted closer together than traditional Orchard apple trees planting more apple trees will help farmers Harvest a larger number of fruits on the same area of land and can manage them more easily besides highdensity apple tree systems also begin to produce fruit after a short period of time usually about 3 years however high density systems require pruning in early spring Farmers must make sure that the tree branches are evenly spaced to receive lots of sunlight this makes the tree trunks strong enough to carry large quantities of apples while also enhancing the flavor of the apples during the flowering season pollination takes place at this time the presence of bees is very important because poor pollination can reduce the number of fruits and cause them to become deformed Farmers must monitor their Orchards very carefully for any signs of pests it is difficult to sell damaged or undersized apples only fruits that are large beautifully shaped and Flawless are favored by consumers when the giant machine passes by it shakes to make these apples fall and then the apples are transferred to the container at the back with each session like that the machine can Harvest tons of apples however the downside is that harvesting by Machine causes too strong an impact causing apples to easily bruise during Harvest apples must be handled carefully so that they are not bruised or damaged because this will determine how much the farmer is paid for his apples apples are one of the world's most popular fruits with about 7,500 different Apple varieties commonly grown today despite those huge numbers manufacturers continue to develop new products to address Market challenges and customer taste preferences besides apples cucumbers are popular fruits loved by many people around the world in 2023 total World production is estimated to be 91.3 million tons China is by far the largest producer accounting for 79% of global output the Netherlands is the fourth largest producer of cucumbers after Spain turkey and Poland growing cucumbers in a greenhouse can be a fruitful Venture for Farmers providing an extended growing season and precise control over growing conditions most Greenhouse Farmers prepare the seedlings themselves once the seedlings have grown they are transplanted together the strings are tied tightly to the cucumber plant immediately after planting to ensure that the plant grows upward properly as the tree grows farmers will help shape the Cucumber stem and help it grow along the vine it takes about 3 to 4 weeks from planting until you can Harvest your first cucumbers each tree can produce dozens of fruits normally farmers can grow up to three crops of cucumbers in a year but if farmers use lead lights to help plants grow better at night they they can Harvest up to four crops per year when cucumbers reach the perfect age and color 6 to8 in long they are ready to pick cucumbers left on the plant for too long will also have hard skin and lower plant yield therefore most cucumber varieties are harvested after 50 to 60 days harvesting is mainly done by hand using a knife to cut the stem Farmers handle cucumbers carefully by stacking them in Harvest boxes so as not to damage the skin the primary goal of Manufacturers is to get quality cucumbers to customers as quickly as possible at the manufacturing plant modern conveyors are operating at full capacity grading and quality control are also strictly carried out finally the end of the season means it's time to clean up in preparation for the next season all cucumber plants from the previous season are removed the greenhouse roof is also cleaned to ensure the plants receive optimal [Music] sunlight in recent years as the demand for broccoli has increased in countries around the world California is the dominant region providing up to 20% of fresh broccoli on the market and accounting for 92% of broccoli grown in the United States most commercial broccoli varieties can be harvested in 60 to 90 days harvesting can be done in multiple batches because broccoli does not bloom all at once farmers will harvest the first part of the broccoli to avoid bitterness after a while farmers will return to harvesting the S shoots when they reach the ideal color and firmness Farmers find that one of the signs that broccoli is ready to harvest is when it is dark green with small tight buds farmers will harvest broccoli immediately if it begins to flour or turn yellow heat waves lasting more than a week will cause the plant to flower quickly so during that period farmers will have to observe the plants carefully and prepare to harvest immediately after equipping themselves with hats and protective jackets these Farmers began their Journey with broccoli they often choose to harvest in the morning before the soil warms up so the broccoli has the best flavor tools are usually scissors or sharp knives to avoid damaging the tree trunk Farmers usually get a stem length of 1 to 2 in of course long stems will bring higher profits to Growers but they must evaluate the diameter of the broccoli heads and select only those heads that meet the customer criteria then the Harvester holds the head of the broccoli plant with one hand while holding a knife in the other and cuts each cut takes about 3 seconds an average of 8 hours a day farmers can cut 11,000 heads of broccoli the Harvest support conveyor system allows workers to pick continuously helping to Triple labor efficiency some farmers use mechanized harvesting equipment for grading and canning profitability depends on developing an effective method for highquality harvesting so harvesting is one of the biggest production costs at summer Harvest temperatures quality can decline significantly in as little as 1 hour therefore broccoli in the field must be brought to the cooling facility [Music] promptly next is the Journey of farmers and sugar beets sugar beets are commonly grown on most Farms across the United States because this tuba can bring huge revenue from sugar production the period when sugar beads are harvested usually begins in September and lasts until May of the following year it's unimaginable how long it takes Farmers to get all the sugar beets out of the ground it is too difficult to harvest manually in this case therefore during the peak harvest season sugar beat Harvest operate 24 hours a day to handle this huge amount of work replacing labor harvesting machines begin cutting off the leaves of sugar beets next the farmer uses a separate tractor to lift the sugar beets out of the ground and pick them up they are initially cleaned to remove sand and other impurities before being put into the tank the sugar beats are then loaded onto the platform of the truck next door they work in tandem this is considered the perfect duo in the harvest season Fields once harvested the Beet pile is constantly monitored to ensure it stays cool and stable before being processed some beets will sit in a pile like this for nearly 5 months so it's important that temperatures don't change too drastically during the winter as this could cause the sugar beets to spoil after harvesting the finished sugar beads will be transported to the processing Factory Here people begin the process of turning sugar beads into refined sugar like this during the peak harvest season factories also work at full [Music] capacity similar to cucumbers kiwis are also Vines right from the planting stage Farmers leave a reasonable amount of space for the vines to spread they can grow up to 20 ft per tree and it takes 4 to 6 months for the fruit to mature kiwi flowers and fruits are both susceptible to Spring and fall frosts therefore this plant needs a frostfree growing season of at least 200 days during the summer months in New New Zealand kiwis grow at a rapid rate at this point the grower can make a fairly accurate estimate of the number of plants to plant farmers can then prune The Vines to make them shorter in the previous period Farmers also pruned the extra branches of vines that were not of much benefit when the flowers bloom pruning is done again with the goal of allowing the Kiwi Vines to concentrate their nutrients and nourish the fruit better when New Zealand weather begins to cool down from March to may this is the ideal Harvest Time the harvesting team goes under the racks breaking the stem of the kiwi fruit off the tree they wear gloves so as not to damage the fruit with their nails and gently put them in a bag once the bags are full the Harvester will unload the Kiwis into bins a group of 15 people harvest together and when working well they can fill the container in about 3 to 4 minutes large fruits are often harvested first allowing smaller fruits to have enough space to grow and mature on average each kiwi Vine yields fruit ranging from 110 to 220 lb the trellis Vines yield about 25 tons per hectare after 7 years once harvested kiwis are carefully placed in containers to maintain freshness and protect them during Transportation during the packaging process fruits are sized and placed into plastic trays then packed into boxes cans of kiwi are cooled quickly so that the fruit core temperature is at 32° F within 24 hours after packaging otherwise the storage time will be shortened after packaging kiwis are placed in Cold Storage until they are loaded onto trucks and shipped to [Music] retailers ker fruit production is expensive because it requires large Capital investments in Vines tryers and sprinkler systems but it takes 4 years after planting to harvest the fruit commercially despite these problems k fruit in good production areas can still be profitable start your journey to markets around the world these perfect kiwis have helped New Zealand successfully build its kiwi industry Advanced warehousing and transportation systems help deliver kiwis to the millions of people who love [Music] them welcome back to the vast Fields under the morning due and Cool Breeze the Journey of modern Farmers is not just about planting and harvesting but also about creativity and Innovation are you ready right now we will explore the Journey of how Farmers grow and harvest millions of tons of agricultural [Music] products mild Winters and hot summers are ideal conditions for pomegranate trees to grow pomegranates can be grown successfully in countries with temperatures between 25 and 35° C a hot and dry climate during fruit development helps improve fruit quality although pomegranate trees are tolerant of dry conditions watering is required to produce optimal yields this is also maintained from the time the pomegranate tree flowers until Harvest to avoid flower drop and fruit cracking under drip irrigation conditions pomegranates require about 650 mm of water per hectare per year to avoid pests on the fruit chemical fertilizers are also provided regularly the beautiful red pomegranate has become increasingly popular as it has appeared in the diverse Cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa in recent years pomegranates do not bloom uniformly in Spring and may have blooms throughout the warmer times of the year they begin to ripen near the end of August and will continue to ripen into October or early November for late growing varieties in Melbourne's climate the tree needs maximum sun exposure for the the fruit to fully ripen pomegranates are usually harvested in the fall as the pomegranate color begins to deepen the shiny skin turns more matte observing the signs of ripness and choosing the right time to harvest is important because pomegranates will not ripen further after being picked compared to other crops pomegranates are easy to harvest Farmers simply use scissors and cut the stem near the fruit to prevent the sharp end of the stem from piercing other fruits in the bin during Harvest farmers will put pomegranates in cloth bags then bring all the pomegranates into the Container throughout the process Farmers must handle it carefully to minimize damage because just one strong impact can cause the pomegranate to crack after being transported to the factory pomegranates are quickly cooled once removed from field heat they are inspected processed and packaged boxes of pomegranates are ready to be distributed to supermarkets in the area besides marinating pomegranates in Cold Storage juice production can increase the storage time and increase the value of pomegranates on the market after cleaning the pomegranate will be stripped of its skin and out of memory membrane pomegranate seeds are put into the juicer to extract the juice refining and pasteurization are the final steps to perfect bottled pomegranate juice have you ever enjoyed this type of juice if so please comment below to let us know what you think

Channel: Tony 98 - Discovery

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Keywords: farming, agriculture, harvesting, farmer robot, harvest, fruits, vegetables, fruits and vegetables, documentary, farming documentary, us farming, american farming, farm, farm life, us farm, farmer, agriculture technology, #tony98discovery

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Length: 202min 40sec (12160 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 12 2024