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[[File:Polytunnels and caravans - geograph.org.uk - 1198694.jpg|thumb|Fruit-growing polytunnels with caravans for the mainly Eastern European fruit workers conveniently parked behind, [[Perth and Kinross]], Scotland, March 2009]] |
[[File:Polytunnels and caravans - geograph.org.uk - 1198694.jpg|thumb|Fruit-growing polytunnels with caravans for the mainly Eastern European fruit workers conveniently parked behind, [[Perth and Kinross]], Scotland, March 2009]] |
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Most fruit picking is done by [[migrant worker]]s, who can be paid relatively [[United Farm Workers|low wages]]. In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work.<ref>http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/mice/migartcl.html</ref> There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation. It puts many out of work. |
Most fruit picking is done by [[migrant worker]]s, who can be paid relatively [[United Farm Workers|low wages]]. In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/mice/migartcl.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-05-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427152404/http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/mice/migartcl.html |archivedate=2006-04-27 |df= }}</ref> There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation. It puts many out of work. |
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In Australia and New Zealand a lot of fruit picking work is done by [[backpacking (travel)|backpackers]] on a [[Working Holiday Visa]]. The Australian government encourages people on this visa to do this sort of work for a minimum of three months so they can add another year to their visa. This benefit is not for all parts of Australia, you must undertake work in selected post codes to be eligible for the extra year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fruitpicking-australia.com.au/|title=Fruit Picking in Australia for Backpackers|work=Fruit Picking Australia}}</ref> |
In Australia and New Zealand a lot of fruit picking work is done by [[backpacking (travel)|backpackers]] on a [[Working Holiday Visa]]. The Australian government encourages people on this visa to do this sort of work for a minimum of three months so they can add another year to their visa. This benefit is not for all parts of Australia, you must undertake work in selected post codes to be eligible for the extra year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fruitpicking-australia.com.au/|title=Fruit Picking in Australia for Backpackers|work=Fruit Picking Australia}}</ref> |
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==Automation== |
==Automation== |
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As labor costs are still quite expensive in fruit picking, [[robot]]s are being designed that can [[automation|replace humans]] for this kind of work.<ref>http://treefruit.wsu.edu/web-article/automation/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/06/robo_picker|title=Farms Fund Robots to Replace Migrant Fruit Pickers|work=WIRED}}</ref> The research is still in full progress, especially as the robots need to be carefully designed so that they do not bruise the fruit while picking.<ref>[http://kernow.curtin.edu.au/www/Agrirobot1/frutrob.htm Problems with robotic fruit pickers]</ref> One solution is the use of suction grippers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vision-systems.com/display_article/303062/19/none/none/Feat/Vision-system-simplifies-robotic-fruit-picking|title=Vision system simplifies robotic fruit picking|work=vision-systems.com}}</ref> Citrus fruit robot pickers have thus far been the focus of research and development, but cherry pickers are also being researched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lovingthemachine.com/2008/04/farmer-hails-strawberry-picking-robot.html|title=lovingthemachine.com|work=lovingthemachine.com}}</ref> |
As labor costs are still quite expensive in fruit picking, [[robot]]s are being designed that can [[automation|replace humans]] for this kind of work.<ref>http://treefruit.wsu.edu/web-article/automation/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/06/robo_picker|title=Farms Fund Robots to Replace Migrant Fruit Pickers|work=WIRED}}</ref> The research is still in full progress, especially as the robots need to be carefully designed so that they do not bruise the fruit while picking.<ref>[http://kernow.curtin.edu.au/www/Agrirobot1/frutrob.htm Problems with robotic fruit pickers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719125046/http://kernow.curtin.edu.au/www/Agrirobot1/frutrob.htm |date=2008-07-19 }}</ref> One solution is the use of suction grippers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vision-systems.com/display_article/303062/19/none/none/Feat/Vision-system-simplifies-robotic-fruit-picking|title=Vision system simplifies robotic fruit picking|work=vision-systems.com}}</ref> Citrus fruit robot pickers have thus far been the focus of research and development, but cherry pickers are also being researched.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lovingthemachine.com/2008/04/farmer-hails-strawberry-picking-robot.html|title=lovingthemachine.com|work=lovingthemachine.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226203047/http://www.lovingthemachine.com/2008/04/farmer-hails-strawberry-picking-robot.html|archivedate=2008-12-26|df=}}</ref> |
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==Fruit picking in art== |
==Fruit picking in art== |
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Revision as of 12:36, 8 October 2017
 | The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (December 2014) |
Fruit picking or fruit harvesting is a seasonal activity (paid or recreational) that occurs during harvest time in areas with fruit growing wild or being farmed in orchards.
Types of fruit
Apple picking
Apple picking is an activity found at apple farms. Apple orchards may be opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples or purchase pre-picked apples.[1][2]
Although this is ultimately a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well. Apple picking is often a very popular dating ritual in the American Midwest. Apple orchards catering to a family outing will provide additional activities beyond the picking of apples. Many have petting zoos, restaurants and country shops that sell related products such as home-made jams and jellies. This aspect of the activity is especially popular in the Northeastern United States & Southern Ontario and Southern Québec in Canada.
The apples that fall off the trees are often used to make apple cider. Apple cider is a juice made grinding the apples, then pressing out the juice.
Workers
Most fruit picking is done by migrant workers, who can be paid relatively low wages. In California, Mexican migrants are most frequently doing the work.[3] There has been much controversy about replacing workers with automation. It puts many out of work.
In Australia and New Zealand a lot of fruit picking work is done by backpackers on a Working Holiday Visa. The Australian government encourages people on this visa to do this sort of work for a minimum of three months so they can add another year to their visa. This benefit is not for all parts of Australia, you must undertake work in selected post codes to be eligible for the extra year.[4]
Automation
As labor costs are still quite expensive in fruit picking, robots are being designed that can replace humans for this kind of work.[5][6] The research is still in full progress, especially as the robots need to be carefully designed so that they do not bruise the fruit while picking.[7] One solution is the use of suction grippers.[8] Citrus fruit robot pickers have thus far been the focus of research and development, but cherry pickers are also being researched.[9]
Fruit picking in art
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Lucas Cranach the Elder, Paradise (detail), 1530 -
Christian Berentz, Flowers, Fruit with a Woman Picking Grapes, 1696 -
William-Adolphe Bouguereau, The grape picker, 1875 -
Paul Gauguin, La récolte or Homme cueillant des fruits, 1897 -
József Rippl-Rónai, Fruit-picking Women ('Gyümölcsszedő hölgyek) -
August Macke, Obsternte, 1913 -
František Jakub (Czech, 1875 - 1940), Obsternte, by 1950
See also
References
- ^ Chicago Sun-times article
- ^ "What pick-your-own-apple orchards teach about the American economy". Slate Magazine.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Fruit Picking in Australia for Backpackers". Fruit Picking Australia.
- ^ http://treefruit.wsu.edu/web-article/automation/
- ^ "Farms Fund Robots to Replace Migrant Fruit Pickers". WIRED.
- ^ Problems with robotic fruit pickers Archived 2008-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Vision system simplifies robotic fruit picking". vision-systems.com.
- ^ "lovingthemachine.com". lovingthemachine.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-26.
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