How OPTICROP Transformed Tomato Harvesting at Lora Danilo in Roncoferraro (Italy)

Automatic Optical Sorting for Vegetable Harvesters

In Roncoferraro (Mantova, Italy), Lora Danilo di Lora Gianni e Figli S.n.C. is driving innovation in precision agriculture and tomato harvesting. By integrating the OPTICROP optical sorter by Dinamica Generale on their vegetable harvester, the company has significantly improved both harvest quality and operational efficiency.

This advanced system performs real-time optical sorting directly on the machine, eliminating the need for post-processing and enabling immediate quality control in the field.

Watch the full video here: Gente Dinamica – Danilo Lora (Gianni Lora & Figli)

Real-Time Sorting: What OPTICROP Removes

OPTICROP operates along the conveyor flow and instantly detects and ejects unwanted material, including:

• Green or unripe tomatoes
• Stones and soil
• Plastic and metal contaminants
• Glass and wood fragments

Thanks to its high-performance optical sensors, the system ensures accurate detection in all field conditions, including variable light, dust, and humidity. Customizable color and defect parameters allow operators to fine-tune sorting based on crop and quality targets.

Real Results from the Field

Insights from Guaresi (OEM partner) and the farm highlight the real impact of OPTICROP in daily operations:

• Precision sorting: targets only non-compliant material, preserving product yield and quality.
• Operational efficiency: eliminates manual sorting and reduces labor costs during harvesting.
• Robust performance: designed for harsh agricultural environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Flexible integration: compatible with different harvester models and adaptable for both in-field and industrial applications.

Why OPTICROP Makes the Difference

With over 20 years of experience in optical and NIR technologies for agriculture, OPTICROP represents a top-tier solution for modern vegetable harvesting:

• Improves tomato quality consistency at source
• Reduces logistics and processing costs
• Enables data-driven harvesting decisions
• Supports precision farming workflows

From Field to Data: A Smarter Harvesting Approach

When combined with Dinamica Generale’s ecosystem (weighing systems, telemetry, and FIELD trace), OPTICROP allows:

• Optimization of machine performance and logistics
• Real-time monitoring of yield and rejection rates (%)
• Full traceability of harvesting operations

With over two decades of field experience, OPTICROP stands among the top solutions for growers aiming to modernize and optimize their harvest.

Ready to upgrade your harvesting performance?

Discover how OPTICROP can be integrated into your vegetable harvester and start improving quality, efficiency, and traceability directly in the field. Contact us today to request a demo or speak with our specialists.

Conclusion

The experience of Lora Danilo di Lora Gianni e Figli S.n.C. demonstrates how integrating optical sorting directly on the harvester can transform tomato harvesting from a mechanical process into a data-driven, quality-focused operation. With OPTICROP, decisions are no longer delayed to post-processing—they are made instantly in the field, improving both productivity and final product value.

Watch the full video of Gente Dinamica!

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