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Review on Mechanized Cabbage Harvesting Systems and Its Present Status in India

Author(s) Shinde Om Shankarrao, Dr. Sanwal Singh Meena, Dr. Sachin Wandkar
Country India
Abstract Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is one of the most important vegetable crops cultivated worldwide, with India being the second-largest producer. Despite its significance, cabbage harvesting in India is predominantly performed manually, which is labour-intensive, time-consuming, and associated with health risks such as musculoskeletal disorders, fatigue, and exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This review examines the development and present status of mechanized cabbage harvesting systems, with particular emphasis on their applicability in Indian agriculture. The study discusses the harvesting stages, cultural practices affecting mechanization, and the physical and mechanical properties of cabbage that influence harvester design. Various harvesting subsystems, including lifting and cutting mechanisms, conveying units, and leaf removal systems, are reviewed along with their operational principles and performance. Commercial cabbage harvesters developed in Europe, North America, Japan, and China are also analyzed. The review highlights that most existing harvesters are designed for large-scale farming, require high power inputs, and involve multiple operators, making them unsuitable for the small and fragmented landholdings common in India. The paper identifies the need for a compact, low-cost, low-power, and single-row self-propelled cabbage harvester specifically tailored to Indian farming conditions. Further research on the physical characteristics of Indian cabbage varieties, optimization of operating parameters, and development of efficient harvesting mechanisms is essential to enhance mechanization, reduce labor dependency, and improve harvesting efficiency in India.
Field Engineering
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
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