Hop cultivation in Italy has expanded rapidly in recent years. Harvesting remains the most critical stage, characterized by high labor requirements and insufficient mechanization
Dedicated designs, multifunctional platforms, and specific solutions for working in narrow rows and on steep slopes: these are the emerging trends in the mechanization of high-value-added sectors
The need to reduce climate-altering emissions and the intermittency of energy production from wind and photovoltaic sources makes the use of hydrogen an attractive option, especially if produced on the farm to power machinery and systems