Engineering for Horticulture

Abstract

Consumer awareness of the quality of horticultural produce is constantly increasing, together with a suspicion of the chemicals with which crops may have been treated during growth. It is the duty of the horticultural industry to supply consumers with goods that will satisfy their demand for consistent quality at a reasonable price, and to offer fruit and vegetables that have been grown with a minimum of chemical intervention. The most effective means of achieving this goal is through engineering solutions which can also improve working conditions for the growers and enhance production efficiency.