Collaborative project: Development of a self propelled transport and propulsion device for working assistance in steep slope vineyards
Description:
In Germany steep slope vineyard cultivation is continuously declining. Due to the immense workload, and the exhausting and dangerous working conditions, thousands of hectares are abandoned the last few years. With adequate, innovative mechanization the labor time could be significantly reduced, thus reducing risk of accidents, increasing work safety and achieving economical competitiveness. Therefore a multifunctional transport and propulsion device for working assistance in steep slope vineyards is under construction. Utilizing optical and satellite based steering devices, navigation in the vineyards is carried out automatically, thus no driver is necessary. The usage of newly developed propulsion devices, combined with modern compound materials and an innovative chassis concept, with proper ground conditions permits driving grades up to 70%.
Executive Institute:
Center Viticulture and Horticulture - Institute for Viticultural Engineering Details of Center Viticulture and Horticulture - Institute for Viticultural Engineering
Parent institution:
Hochschule Geisenheim University Details of Hochschule Geisenheim University (Hesse)
Contract period:
01. 09. 2009 - 31. 12. 2012
Project budget:
466,378 €
Funding Programme:
- BMELV - Program to promote innovation Details of BMELV - Program to promote innovation
Subject:
- Viticulture
Purpose of research:
Promotion of innovation
Funding Institutions:
- Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) Details of (BMELV)
Project Management Agency:
- Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) Details of BLE