Arboriculture is the activity of growing trees. It is the set of tasks that the arborist carries out using specialized cultivation equipment in order to produce the best quality of fruit.
This sector is highly competitive, so it is necessary to offer the best quality of fruit, the tastiest and the most beautiful. The work of the arborist requires a wide range of knowledge:knowledge of soils, climate, trees, equipment, specialized techniques for maintenance, pruning, cuttings, tree food, etc.
Faced with the importance of competition in this sector worldwide, French producers are dedicated to multiplying services and products to meet all consumer needs.
In Europe, after Italy and Spain, France is in 3rd place in terms of production volume (source:Eurostat). In France, apple production is the majority (57%), peaches and nectarines come next.
There are two main types of arboriculture:
The choice of arboriculture equipment is a very important choice. Useful knowledge of equipment is also necessary.
For the smooth running of the work, an orchard tractor is essential. Agriaffaires offers thousands of ads for agricultural equipment of any type. Discover all the material that the arborist needs for arboriculture.
