MECHANIZATION
Mechanization is the application of technology in agricultural operations to do a job in a better way to improve productivity. This includes development, application and management of all mechanical aid for field production, water control, material handling, storing and processing. Mechanical aids include hand tools, intercultivator, power tiller, sprayers, engines, electric motors and processing equipments.
Mechanization does not mean the use of only big machines and tractors for farm work. Mechanization is a need based process which provide sufficient time gap for self-adjustment of various inputs without causing sudden impact of changes.
Benefits of Mechanization
The following are the benefits of farm mechanization:
- Timeliness of operation
- Quality of work
- Enhancement of safety
- Increased productivity of land
- Reduction of loss of crops and food products
- Progress and prosperity in rural areas