Desert Fruit Namibia invests in new technology
Cage harvesting speeds up process
Desert Fruit Namibia, a Namibian-registered private company producing dates and bulbs on the banks of the Orange River, invested in new technology in the form of Date Cage Harvesting, attached to new Manitou handlers. This new equipment has been designed and implemented in association with the Namibian company Expert Mining Solutions.
Seth Holmes, managing director of Desert Fruit Namibia explains: “We are proud of the new technology which enhances our output and contributes towards a more effective and efficient operation. The new cages can carry up to 6 people and hold more than one ton of produce before needing an offload. Not only do these cages carry more weight, enabling us to harvest more with each lift; they are also equipped with lights for night harvesting to avoid the day-time heat while guaranteeing a fresher product.”
Anton Ferreira, managing director of Expert Mining Solutions Namibia – Manitou/ Gehl expressed his gratitude towards Desert Fruit Namibia for the business opportunity.
“This technology has not been used in Namibia before and we are thus understandably proud of the achievement and milestone moment for Desert Fruit Namibia. Date trees can reach 20 meters in height and most trees over 10 years of age cannot be reached with a ladder. Therefore, this equipment was designed to reach a maximum height of 18 meters while ensuring the safety of the operator and cage worker. Electrical and hydraulic closing operations, one of the main features, for example, guarantee that control is exercised over the speed of operation and safety of handling.”
New and innovative technology and designs are needed to support the expanding business, which in turn contributes towards the GDP of the country, employment creation and long-term sustainability.
Desert Fruit Namibia further invests in the training of workers. Six operators have been trained on the new equipment, while all cage workers have undergone safety training.
Seth Holmes, managing director of Desert Fruit Namibia explains: “We are proud of the new technology which enhances our output and contributes towards a more effective and efficient operation. The new cages can carry up to 6 people and hold more than one ton of produce before needing an offload. Not only do these cages carry more weight, enabling us to harvest more with each lift; they are also equipped with lights for night harvesting to avoid the day-time heat while guaranteeing a fresher product.”
Anton Ferreira, managing director of Expert Mining Solutions Namibia – Manitou/ Gehl expressed his gratitude towards Desert Fruit Namibia for the business opportunity.
“This technology has not been used in Namibia before and we are thus understandably proud of the achievement and milestone moment for Desert Fruit Namibia. Date trees can reach 20 meters in height and most trees over 10 years of age cannot be reached with a ladder. Therefore, this equipment was designed to reach a maximum height of 18 meters while ensuring the safety of the operator and cage worker. Electrical and hydraulic closing operations, one of the main features, for example, guarantee that control is exercised over the speed of operation and safety of handling.”
New and innovative technology and designs are needed to support the expanding business, which in turn contributes towards the GDP of the country, employment creation and long-term sustainability.
Desert Fruit Namibia further invests in the training of workers. Six operators have been trained on the new equipment, while all cage workers have undergone safety training.
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