Farm Machinery and Equipment

Course objective

The objective of this course is to provide the principles and applications of appropriate farm machinery and equipment for soil preparation, planting, crop care, and harvesting, in order to enhance efficiency, ensure timely farm operations, improve crop productivity, reduce labor requirements, and promote sustainable farming practices.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Introduction
2. 2Basics of Tillage
3. 3Primary Tillage Implements
4. 4Secondary Tillage Implements
5. 5Seeding and Planting Machines
6. 6Machines and Equipment for Plant Protection
7. 7Harvesting Machines
8. 8Threshing Machines
9. 9Chaff and Silage Cutters and Forage Harvesters
10. 10Hill Agricultural Machinery and Tools
11. 11Selection and Economics of Farm Machines and Equipment
12. 12Custom Hiring of Agricultural Machinery and Tractor