Agri-Machinery and Mechanization: Boosting High-Value and Crop-Specific Agriculture

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10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_12How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Agricultural Mechanization; Crop-Specific Farming; Farm Equipment; Yield Improvement; Sustainable Mechanization; Productivity; Profitability

Abstract

The mechanization of agriculture is, in a very real sense, a key to yet better production and perhaps profitability. This research looks into how agricultural machinery and mechanization fit into different crop-specific farming methods, concentrating on how these practices are adopted, their effects, and the opportunities available in certain areas.

Data gathered from farmers through surveys provides insight into the main factors that influence their choices regarding mechanization. The early results show a clear link between how much mechanization is used and the yields of crops. Farmers who use mechanized methods generally report better yields than those who stick to traditional practices. Mechanization plays a key role in the cultivation of crops such as wheat, rice, mustard, groundnut, and various vegetables, helping improve efficiency and productivity on farms. Popular equipment includes disc ploughs (Disc ploughs-A farm implement used for deep tillage, turning over the soil to bring nutrients to the surface.), rotavators (Rotavators- A powered machine used for tilling soil and preparing land for planting by breaking up and aerating the soil.), threshers (Threshers-Machines used to separate grains from their stalks and husks), and rice trans planters.

In addition, the research looks at how farm size, income levels, and access to information affect the decision to adopt mechanization. Farmers with more land and higher incomes tend to invest in advanced machinery, often thanks to help from financing through dealers or other farmers. However, smaller farmers traditionally resort to renting equipment or performing normal farming due to limited budgets. It also indicated the most important factors influencing equipment choice: compatibility with crop types, ease of operation, cost-effectiveness, and modernization. The goal of this study is to offer practical guidance to policymakers, agricultural equipment makers, and other interested parties to encourage sustainable mechanization and help improve the productivity and profitability of crop-specific agriculture."

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Shivangi Vyas
AU  - Riya Kumari
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/24
TI  - Agri-Machinery and Mechanization: Boosting High-Value and Crop-Specific Agriculture
BT  - Proceedings of the IBA IEA Conference on Economics and Public Policy (Ecofluence 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 219
EP  - 245
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-766-3_12
ID  - Vyas2025
ER  -