Impact of Farm Machinery Rental Services on Productivity, Market Participation and Net Farm Income: Evidence from Paddy Farmers in Punjab, India
S. Rohith, Nalini Ranjan Kumar, Pramod Kumar, P. Venkatesh, Girish Kumar Jha & Roaf Ahmad Parray · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026
Agriculture is vital to India’s economy and livelihoods but faces labour shortages, rising food demand, and climate challenges. Mechanisation has improved productivity, yet India still needs faster technological advancement to ensure future food security. This study estimates the...