The traditional method of resin tapping is a very time-consuming activity since it requires the resin tapper to visit each tree every 10 to 15 days during the season. In order to develop more efficient methodologies, the results of the first experiments carried out using the new drilling technique are presented.
New drilling method for resin extraction in Segovia (Spain)
- Category: Resins
- Themes: Improvement of the working conditions and training
- Position in the value chain: R & D
- Type: Research
- Scale: National
- Country: Spain
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- Keywords: drill technique, innovation, resin harvesting, resin tappers
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