Vegetable farmers
Vegetable growers specialize in the cultivation of vegetables such as asparagus, onions, carrots, and lettuce. In Germany, vegetables were cultivated on approximately 123,000 hectares in 2023, with asparagus accounting for the largest area at 19,760 hectares. Current challenges include a shortage of skilled workers and difficulties with farm succession, as many farms are unable to find successors. In addition, increasing demands for sustainability and environmental protection are leading to an increased need for adaptation. Trends such as organic farming, which accounted for approximately 15% of the vegetable cultivation area in 2023, and the introduction of innovative cultivation techniques are shaping the industry. These developments aim to maintain competitiveness and meet rising consumer demands.
Applications in segment:
"Vegetable farmers"
Many farmers send their products directly to the end consumer after ordering. The package is put together, weighed to determine the freight fee and for registration with the parcel service provider. The package weight, which is correctly determined in advance, enables the shipping process to be completed quickly, thereby saving time, avoiding any additional postage and thus saving costs.
Bench scales
FCE 3K1N
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Farmers who practice biodynamic agriculture have a completely different understanding of agriculture. For example, the vegetables are harvested by hand and immediately carefully packed in boxes. They are weighed on the same day to determine the price and sent to the wholesaler or retailer. This guarantees freshness, which is extremely important in this sector.
Bench scales
FOB 3K-3LM
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Vegetables from indoor farming, including exotic varieties such as ginger and wasabi, are often sold online. Each batch is weighed by hand for shipping, as the plants vary in growth form and size. A calibrated scale ensures accurate measurements and enables reliable compliance with shipping specifications.
Price computing scales
RIB 10K-3HM
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The registration of harvest yields with the Federal Statistical Office is required by law. This can be done daily or weekly. A platform scale is used to record the weight of the harvested goods, which can be transported and weighed directly in the field. This is easy and prevents the sensitive goods (vegetables, lettuce, etc.) from having to be handled again on the farm.
Platform scales
EOE 300K100XL
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Freshly harvested produce such as strawberries, rhubarb, or herbs are stacked in containers on Euro pallets and weighed using a pallet scale. This fast and gentle weight recording enables seamless documentation and traceability – crucial for quality assurance and invoicing in vegetable production.
Pallet scales
UID 1500K-1DM
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