To improve the mechanization level in India, a low-cost tractor that can be afforded by a normal farmer and also suitable for Indian land size is very much required. One way to reduce the cost of mechanization is optimum utilization of the tractor power for any agricultural opera...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i3031807
A hand operated low pressure biomass multi briquetting machine was developed and evaluated which works using a screw press mechanism. The developed system mainly consists of multi square moulds, multi circular moulds, single circular mould pressing plates, base plate, supporting...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v34i130113
Roto-planters, which integrate rotary tillage and seed placement into a single pass, have emerged as a promising solution to reduce fuel consumption, labour requirement and field time in crop establishment. Although extensive research exists on rotavators and planters individuall...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34103
An experimental tillage tool, which integrates active - passive implements (cultivator tines in the front and a rotavator in the rear), was evaluated in the field. The forward-rotating active elements produced a negative draft, significantly reducing the overall draft requirement...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i82249
Indian agriculture account for nearly 14.2% of the gross domestic product and involves over 58.2% of population. The biggest challenge before the agriculture sector of India is to meet the growing demands of food for its increasing population from 1.21 billion in the year 2011 to...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i2430868
Precision planting plays a vital role in improving crop establishment and optimizing input utilization in modern agriculture. The present study focuses on the development and evaluation of a microcontroller-based electronic control unit (ECU) integrated with a cotton seed planter...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54166
Flame weeding is a promising non-chemical technique for weed control, wherein thermal energy is applied to plant tissues for a short duration to induce cellular damage. The present study evaluated the thermal performance of a propane-based flame weeding system under varying opera...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45394
The physical form of fertilizer production is of extremely importance, both agronomically and in regard to satisfactory handling, transport, storage, and finally application to the field. The improvement of equipment for handling, storage, and application of granular fertilizer r...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i51965
Aims: A research study was conducted to examine how the blade type, cross-sectional area of stalks and moisture content of the crop is affecting the cutting energy and cutting force needed for the harvesting of blackgram and greengram stalks. A pendulum impact cutter was develope...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i11824
Aims: Turmeric production is facing the labour shortage during peak operations like planting and harvesting. There are different methods in turmeric planting which require different amount of manual energy. The objective of the study was to investigate the physical properties of...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i434277
Mini tractor (18 hp) operated single row vegetable transplanter was developed for Tomato and Brinjal crop transplanting. A simple rotating magazine type metering system was attached to the transplanter. The performance evaluation was done in was 20× 10 m at 1.0, 1.5 and 2.5 km/h....
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4431149
The present study aimed to optimise the spray-drying conditions for the production of tamarind pulp powder using different carrier materials and inlet air temperatures. The sticky nature of tamarind pulp presents challenges during spray drying, necessitating the use of suitable e...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i72107
Flood frequency analysis is one of the most important statistical technique to understand the nature and magnitude of high discharge of floods in the river. The objective of flood frequency analysis was to relate the magnitude of floods and their frequency of occurrence through p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i1131004
Agrometeorological variables such as temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours, and evaporation strongly influence sugarcane growth and productivity. Long-term changes in these variables can affect crop performance and agricultural planning. This study examines trends in key agromete...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i64241
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is a strategically important agro-industrial crop, and its productivity is increasingly threatened by climate variability and climate change. This study calibrated and validated the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) for sugarca...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i55464
Spraying is a crucial practice in agriculture, especially for the application of chemical pesticides that play a vital role in protecting crops. However, there has been a worrisome rise in the annual consumption of pesticides, leading to significant concerns. The excessive use of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102762