Room: Poster Area
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1DV.4
Sustainable integrated agricultural management practices - Prospects of a sustainable production of biomass
Assessment of Mechanical Harvesting Performance in Castor Cultivation: Identifying Operational Challenges
Short Introductive summary
This study investigates the mechanical harvesting performance of castor (Ricinus communis L.), a crop with growing relevance in bio-based industries. The trials aimed to identify critical operational challenges and evaluate seed integrity and residual biomass under real-world harvesting conditions. The research provides valuable insights into the mechanization potential of castor cultivation, supporting the development of efficient and sustainable harvesting strategies.
Presenter
Simone BERGONZOLI
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, CREA-IT, ITALY
Presenter's biography
Agronomist, PhD in agricultural engineering I work since 2010 at CREA dealing with crop harvesting, biomass feedstock, energy crops and agroforestry
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Co-authors:
L. Pari, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, Monterotondo, ITALY
S. Bergonzoli, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l'analisi dell'economia agraria, Monterotondo, ITALY
Session reference: 1DV.4.17