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.

Inventory Credit

Inventory Credit
Author: Jonathan Coulter
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251037034

Since the liberalization of agricultural marketing systems, private traders frequently do not have ready access to finance for purchasing and storing the produce. Inventory credit is a solution to this problem. Drawing on case studies this paper examines the requirements for inventory credit.

Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery

Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery
Author: M. L. & Verma S. R. & Mishra Mehta
Publisher: Daya Publishing House
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789351309789

Agricultural mechanization is a sine qua non to remove drudgery, improve working comfort, enhance timeliness, reduce losses and increase production and productivity. Accordingly, use of better power viz., tractors and different types of agricultural machines in Indian agriculture has risen sharply on Indian farms to boost food and fibre production. But to safe guard the user's interest, to ensure better quality and reliability of machines and for sustained growth of farm machinery industry, there is a need for sound scientific testing and evaluation of farm machines by using instrumentation and accepted methodology. Thus, testing and evaluation holds the proper key to standardization and quality control of agricultural machinery for better acceptability and sustained farm production. To satisfy the genuine need of different sectors, this book has been prepared. It is expected to serve as a textbook for the students of Agricultural Engineering degree and postgraduate degree programme. It may also serve the needs of professional engineers, scientists, testing institutions and research organizations dealing with testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery. This book will also cater to the needs of tractor and agricultural implement manufacturing industries, consultants, agricultural universities/colleges as a valuable reference for quailty imporvement and standardization. It is hoped this book will be a valuable reference for all students and professionals.

Agricultural Mechanization and Automation - Volume I

Agricultural Mechanization and Automation - Volume I
Author: Paul McNulty
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2009-07-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848260962

Agricultural Mechanization and Automation is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The mechanization of farming practices throughout the world has revolutionized food production, enabling it to maintain pace with population growth except in some less-developed countries, most notably in Africa. Agricultural mechanization has involved the partial or full replacement of human energy and animal-powered equipment (e.g. plows, seeders and harvesters) by engine-driven equipment. The theme on Agricultural Mechanization and Automation cover six main topics: Technology and Power in Agriculture; Farm Machinery; Facilities and Equipment for Livestock Management; Environmental Monitoring; Recovery and Use of Wastes and by-Products; Slaughtering and Processing of Livestock, which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Small Farm Equipment for Developing Countries

Small Farm Equipment for Developing Countries
Author:
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Total Pages: 640
Release: 1986
Genre: Agricultural machinery
ISBN: 971104157X

The role of small farm equipment; Land preparation; Irrigation; Seeding and planting; Plant protection and soil fertility; Harvesting; Threshing; Grain drying; Improving research and development, manufacturing, marketing, extension and use of small farm equipment.

Annual Report

Annual Report
Author: India. Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2014
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

Inventory Credit

Inventory Credit
Author: Jonathan Coulter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1995
Genre: Agricultural credit
ISBN: