Cattle dung collection in many small and medium-sized dairy farms is still performed manually using conventional tools, making the operation labour-intensive, time-consuming, and unhygienic. The present study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate a battery-operated cattle dung c...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i94457
The performance of seed metering mechanisms in planters is strongly influenced by the physical and engineering properties of seeds, which affect seed flow, singulation and placement uniformity. This study evaluated nine crop seeds—paddy, maize, groundnut, wheat, soybean, chickpea...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74314
Agricultural technology is undergoing rapid change, with continuous improvements in farm machinery, buildings, and production facilities. The quest for cheaper and enhanced energy sources is essential for the efficient and seamless operation of these facilities. Day to day deplet...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2024/v43i64390
Garlic, a globally cherished spice from the Allium Sativum L. family, holds immense importance in Indian agriculture as the second-largest producer worldwide. With India contributing 10.4% to the global garlic production, totaling 3.27 million metric tons in 2022, the physical pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i41888
In the contemporary scenario, agriculture holds a pivotal position in India, surpassing other sectors in significance. The cultivation of sugarcane alone encompasses approximately 4.6 million hectares of land, positioning India as the second-largest contributor to global sugarcan...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i474318
The use of plastic mulch in agriculture is increasing day by day due for increasing crop yield. Mulch film are available in different types but plastic mulching requires less efforts. This paper highlights a new developed mulch laying machine for spreading of polyethylene black p...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i4831193
Weeds are serious problem in all crops but they are even more so in “kharif” crops. For weed problem several study and research work has carried out for its effective control and measure by various cultural, chemical and mechanical method. The pr...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/37844
The curve blade, operational parameters and vermicompost physical properties are the key parameters come to pronouncement for breaking, churning and mixing clods condition. C, L and J curve blades was tested in the churning machine under drum condition for large, medium and small...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164129