General Conditions for Cultivation of Crops

1.9. Mechanization Selection of farm machinery

M odernization of agriculture requires appro-

priate machinery for ensuring timely field
operations, effective application of agricultural in-
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Select based on holding size
Economic feasibility
Availability of skilled labour to operate
puts and reducing drudgery in agriculture. • Workout the feasibility of hiring v/s owning
• Decide between universal equipment v/s crop
Advantages of mechanization specific equipment when multiple crops are
grown
• Increase cropping intensity
• If the initial investment is huge, think of com-
• Ensure large area coverage and timeliness
munity ownership/custom hire centres, etc.
• Increasing farm labour productivity
• Increases crop productivity and profitability Benefits of Agricultural Mechanization
First step in mechanization Benefits Value, %
• Get good hands on training Saving in seed 15-20
• Read manufacturer information Saving in fertilizer 15-20
• Give attention to maintenance
• Understand do’s and don’ts with respect to Saving in time 20-30
equipments and machinery used Reduction in labours 20-30
• Take utmost care in following safety tips given
in the manufacture information booklet. Increase in cropping intensity 5-20
Higher productivity 10-15
Substantial reduction in drudgery of farm
workers especially that of women

Farm Mechanisation Potential

Land Preparation

Wooden Plunk Bullock Drawn Country Plough

Laser Guided Land Leveller Field Operation of Tractor Drawn Disc Plough

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