AbstractIn earlier model of the harvesting of perishable agricultural commodities (sugar in particular) proved to present difficulties in practical application. A simplification is presented, which is more adaptable and more testable than the earlier model.KeywordsHARVESTINGIMPLEMENTATIONMILLINGSCHEDULINGSUGARGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Ryland, G.J. , 1973, “Forecasting Crop Quality”, paper presented to the 45th ANZAAS Congress, Perth, Australia.2. Stringer, J. , 1977, “Optimal Harvest-Milling Scheduling in the Sugar Industry: Comment”, Australian Journal of Management, 2, 85–87.3. Strong, S. and M.A. Wolanowski , 1976, “Optimal Harvest-Milling Scheduling in the Sugar Industry”, Australian Journal of Management, 1(2), 97–105.