Tob. Sci., 1977, 21-15, p. 51-56, ISSN. 0082-4523
Mechanical harvesting of flue-cured tobacco Part 7: machine filling, handling, and curing in large bulk containers
Department of Soil Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina USA
Labor requirements to fill small commercial bulk curing racks have dictated the development of large curing containers with capacities equal to 10 to 20 small racks. Greatest labor savings are realized when the containers are filled in the field,...