A harvesting device for harvesting a target with a peduncle comprises a main frame a stabilizing apparatus to connect to the target and hold the target in a fixed orientation with respect to the main frame a cutting device connected to the main frame and first and second movement systems. The cutting device comprises a first cutting portion and a second cutting portion able to rotate around the target and come together at the peduncle, with the first cutting portion having a knife edge. The first movement system is for rotating at least the second cutting portion around the target so that the second cutting portion rests against the peduncle and the second movement system is for rotating at least the first cutting portion so that the knife edge cuts through the peduncle.
