Instant results
Test and measure fruit directly in the orchard and get instant results.
Know exactly what your fruit is doing.
Measure brix and dry matter. Detect browning.
Sunforest has developed a range of portable Near Infra Red (NIR) Spectrometers that measure fruit attributes in a non-destructive manner. These devices are a must-have management tool for Kiwifruit and Apple Growers and Packhouses. The devices are now directly integrated with Landkind, making it easier for you to manage your crops and improve your yields.
Simplified fruit testing.
Non destructive, means no fruit wastage- Fast, reliable and repeatable testing.
- Reduce the need for multiple expensive laboratory testing.
- Models available for Kiwifruit, Apples, Pears, and more.
Improve fruit yields and quality.
- Measure fruit to determine ideal harvest time.
- Data is displayed in your smart phone immediately.
- Kiwifruit models tested and reviewed by Zespri.
Use the scan results to create accurate Maturity Areas.
- Capture orchard data with the Sunforest gun.
- Experiment with block splits based on real data.
- Share with east to your post-hrvest team.
Click onto the image to see a video of the tool in action.
I’ve been using the Sunforest Gun with Landkind for a couple of seasons now, and it’s made a big difference to how I judge maturity across the orchard. Being able to see the numbers live means I only do clearance testing when I know the fruit is there, which has saved me a fair bit stress and money. It also helps with my planning as I can see how the Maturity is tracking so that I can communicate with contractors. It’s also helped me pick up opportunities I would’ve missed. Last season I had the confidence to change a maturity area late and managed to bring a decent chunk of an extra block into kiwistart whereas the balance of the original missed out – that single decision has paid for the gun for years. What stands out for me is the ability to view live maturity results from a representative sample of the orchard. Instead of basing key decisions on a narrow 90‑fruit sample, I can measure across blocks and understand orchard variability in real time. I also take these learning into account when I make decisions for future crops or possible improvements I could make. For me, the gun has saved money, made money, and helped me understand my orchard better. It’s worked well for me, and I’ve recommended it to all my neighbours.
Brett - Waiuku
Grower
Measure, analyze, share
Analyze test results across your entire property, and securely share the data with anyone.
Sunforest connects directly with Landkind
The Sunforest device connects directly with Landkind's mobile app allowing you to easily record and view results on your digital maps.
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