A new approach on Early Estimation of Vineyard Yield: Site specific counting of berries by using a Smartphone
Résumé
Early yield estimation needs to be more accurate in order to increase profitability of vineyards. Common methods for yield estimation are based on a random sampling of the vineyard. The purpose of this paper is to propose a new approach based on the use of a Smartphone. This device allows to take samples in a site specific management way, and to collect data quickly and without operator bias. For each collecting point, a picture taken thanks to the Smartphone is automatically processed, and the number of berries is calculated. All the results are georeferenced thank to the GPS receiver.