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Mechanization of Dryland Agriculture |
Mayande, V.M.; Ramakrishna, Y.S.; Thyagaraj, C.R.; Korwar, G.R. & Srinivas, I.
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Book ID : 30507 |
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ISBN-10 : 81-8321-047-3 / 8183210473 |
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ISBN-13 : 978-81-8321-047-8 / 9788183210478 |
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Place
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Udaipur |
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Year
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2012
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Edition : (Reprint) |
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Language : English |
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608p., Figs., Tabls., B&W Illus., Index, 23 cm. |
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| Dryland Mechanization improves productivity, profitability and sustainability of dryland agriculture. Mechanization of Dryland Agriculture involves identification and selection of suitable machinery and implements for different operations based on location specific needs and power resources available. Network of small fabricators in rural area is important to ensure local availability of proven tools. Custom hiring of implements is becoming increasingly popular due to timeliness and economic factors. Industry and custom hiring enterprises not only ensures a supply of quality implements and availability for use on payment of small rental charges respectively but also creates skilled jobs for rural youths. These issues are discussed in depth by well experienced authors in their respective fields. The book covers topics on design and development of implements suitable for different farming systems in drylands to achieve timeliness and precision, manufacturing industry perspective, agri-business potential, custom hiring centres, automation, value addition, role of information technology, socio-economic aspects, gender and policy issues etc. The book provides a wholesome insight into mechanization of dryland agriculture in India. Mechanization needs, design criteria, manufacturing technology, agri-business etc are important issues covered in addition to technical, industrial, social, economic, gender and policy issues. The book will be most beneficial to planners, policy makers, scientists, teachers, students, extension workers and rural development agencies. |
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