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 Mechanisation can be utilized for :
- Processing of Agricultural produces
- Marketing of Fresh & Processed products
- Manufacturing & sale of improved tools & implements
- Other allied activities