Robotics in Fruit Packing: The Future of the Deciduous Fruit Industry
Farmers Magazine | 27.01.2026 20:25
The deciduous fruit industry in South Africa is increasingly turning to robotics and automation to improve efficiency, reduce labour costs, and maintain high-quality standards. Technologies such as robotic sorting, grading, and packing systems are transforming how apples, pears, peaches, and other fruits are processed, offering both operational and economic advantages for growers and packhouses.