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FARM MECHANIZATION - MEANING AND SCOPE

FARM MECHANIZATION - MEANING AND SCOPE

Improved farm implements and machinery are used for different farm operations to increase productivity of land and labour through timeliness of operations, efficient use of inputs, improvement in duality of produce, safety and comfort of farmers. and reduction in loss of produce and drudgery of farmer.

Farm mechanization is for:

Increasing –

• Production & Productivity
• Comfort & Safety
• Return and profitability to farmer

BY -

• Timeliness of operation
• Saving in labour requirement
• Increase in land productivity/ cropping intensity
• Reduction in human drudgery

The saved Labour due to Mechanization can be utilized for:

• Processing of Agricultural produces
• Marketing of Fresh & Processed products
• Manufacturing & sale of improved tools & implements
• Other allied activities