Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Engineering
Author: Segun R. Bello
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2012-09-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781479316144

Agricultural engineering principles and practices is an exposition on a previous work titled; fundamental principles of agricultural engineering practice published by same author in 2007 which only explored aspects of principles of agricultural engineering with less emphasis on production practices engaged in at every level of agricultural operations. Thus the book gave a narrowed outlook of agricultural engineering fundamentals, which is not adequate for providing relevant information in practice with agricultural engineering background undertaking at all levels of engineering training in the university, polytechnic and colleges. Hence, the book has been enlarged in scopes and packaged in 2 volume titles (11 chapters in Volume I and 9 chapters in Volume II). Volume (I) has three parts that addresses fundamental aspects of agricultural engineering: Part 1 has six chapters comprising of agricultural engineering development, issues on agricultural mechanization, management of engineering utilities, economics of machine use, farm power and agricultural machinery and development. Part 2, in 3 chapters, addresses all aspects of site surveying, land clearing undertakings and landform development, various agricultural practices, and tillage operations. Part 3 has 2 chapters on crop planting operations and establishment practices. Various planting patterns and characteristics, equipment types and planter component descriptions are features x-rayed in this section. Chapters 10 and 11 dwells much on post planting operations involving crop thinning, fertilizer application, pest and weed control programme, and new development in chemical and fertilizer application as well as integrated pest control management. The scope of agricultural practice is inexhaustible and that informs a continual development and expansion of knowledge as advancements takes place.

Grain Storage Techniques

Grain Storage Techniques
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251034569

Deals with the main aspects of preservation of grains after harvest in tropical and subtropical regions. Presents the entire range of technologies currently available, from the farm granary to large-scale storage facilities. Special emphasis has been placed on quality control as it is becoming more and more important in view of the marketable surplus. Aimed at private and public sector storage operators, extension workers, students and researchers.

Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Engineering
Author: Cade Doherty
Publisher:
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2017-06-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781635490176

The aim of this text is to present the topic of agricultural engineering in the most comprehensive way. It talks about the different methods and concepts in this area. Agricultural engineering deals with the design and creation of technologies and systems that regulate as well as improve existing utilization of resources and irrigation practices. The topics covered in this textbook offer the readers new insights into the field of agricultural engineering. It picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of the growth of this field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
Author: D. W. Smith
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251034583

This bulletin provides principles, practices and procedures for testing machines and also determines aspects of a machine's performance that can be evaluated. It is directed towards those involved in the evaluation of machinery, and primarily towards users on small farms. Evaluation of farm equipment may be appropriate at any stage in its development, from first prototype to batch and series production.

Principles and Practices of Small- and Medium-scale Fruit Juice Processing

Principles and Practices of Small- and Medium-scale Fruit Juice Processing
Author: Richard Pierce Bates
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2001
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9789251046616

While large-scale juice processing is the subject of many textbooks, this publication aims at the gap in information regarding juice processing at the small-and medium-scale agro-industry level. It presents technical and economic information designed to address issues affecting medium-size juice processors in developing countries.