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High in a date palm, workers carefully support dense clusters of ripe dates while clearing surrounding fronds and preparing each bunch for removal. The clusters can contain numerous fruits attached to a thick central stalk, making controlled cutting important during harvest.
Battery-powered pruning shears use a small electric motor to drive hardened blades through tough plant material with a trigger press. One worker supports the weight of the date cluster while another cuts its stalk, allowing the bunch to be detached and lowered without simply dropping it.
Mechanizing the cutting step reduces the repeated hand force required when harvesting large numbers of palms. For workers handling thick stalks throughout the day, powered pruners can make each cut faster while providing more control over how valuable fruit clusters are removed.
2026-08-31 07:00