International Journal of Agricultural Engineering

D. N. Basavarajappa ¹, B. Chinnappa ², H. G. Sannathimmappa ³

Affiliations
1 AICRP on IFS scheme, Agriculture Research Station, Kathalagere Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Benguluru Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Agronomist, University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bengaluru Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The present study assessed the potential of using paddy harvesters and its impact on timeliness, harvesting cost, crop yield, farm income and employment. The results indicated that mechanical harvester ensured rapid harvesting, reduced harvesting costs, minimised post harvest losses, raised income of farmers and assisted farmers in overcoming labour shortages during peak harvesting period. The machine replaced labour by about 90 per cent, reduced harvesting costs by Rs. 5500 per hectare and increased net return by around Rs. 35000/ha. Field conditions such as crop density, crop maturity, soil moisture condition, weed population, plot size, lodging and operators skills determines the efficiency of harvesting. Mechanical harvester harvested 10 acres per day. The mechanical harvester is impressive equipment, which reduced the cost of paddy production by about 25-30 per cent and reduced post harvest losses to a considerable extent. Negative effects are noticed on employment opportunities and also on the income of harvesting labourers. Although the mechanical harvester has gained greater acceptance among farmers, the price of the machine is around 15 lakhs; which tend to discourage them to invest on this technology. However, it is possible to popularize these machines in major rice producing areas by providing financial incentives to farmers and companies and by way of conducting appropriate training programmes.

Keywords

Mechanical Harvester, Employment

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D. N. Basavarajappa ¹, A. M. Marutesha ², Ramappa Patil ², Akmal Pasha ¹

Affiliations
1 AICRP-IFS Scheme, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere (Karnataka), IN
2 Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

The present study assesses the potential of using paddy harvesters and its impact on timeliness, harvesting cost, crop yield, farm income and employment. The results indicated that CLAAS30 ensures rapid harvesting, reduces harvesting costs, minimises post harvest losses, raises income of farmers and assists farmers in overcoming labour shortages during peak harvesting period. The machine replaces labour by about 90 per cent, reduces the harvesting costs by Rs. 5500 per hectare and increases net return by around Rs. 35000/ha. Field conditions such as crop density, crop maturity, soil moisture condition, weed population, plot size, lodging and operators skills determine the efficiency of harvesting. The crop tiger 30 harvests 10 acres per day. The CLAAS30 is an impressive equipment, which reduces the cost of paddy production by about 25-30 per cent and reduces post harvest losses to a considerable extent. The present study implies a positive financial viability. Negative effects are noticed on employment opportunities and also on the income of harvesting labourers. Although the CLAAS30 has gained greater acceptance among farmers, the price of the machine is around 23 lakhs, which tends to discourage them to invest on this technology. However, it is possible to popularize this machine in major rice producing areas by providing subsidy to farmers and companies and by way of conducting appropriate training programmes.

Keywords

CLAAS30, Incentive, Employment.

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D. N. Basavarajappa ¹, A. M. Marutesha ², Ramappa Patil ², Akmal Pasha ¹

Affiliations
1 AICRP-IFS Scheme, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere (Karnataka), IN
2 Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere (Karnataka), IN

Abstract

The present study assessed the potential of using paddy harvesters and its impact on timeliness, harvesting cost, crop yield, farm income and employment. The results indicated that CLAAS30 ensured rapid harvesting, reduced harvesting costs, minimised post harvest losses, raised income of farmers and assisted farmers in overcoming labour shortages during the peak harvesting period. The machine replaced labour by about 90 per cent, reduced the harvesting costs by Rs. 5500 per hectare and increased net return by around Rs. 35000/ha. Field conditions such as crop density, crop maturity, soil moisture condition, weed population, plot size, lodging and operators skills determined the efficiency of harvesting. The CLAAS30 harvested 10 acres per day. The CLAAS30 is impressive equipment, which reduced the cost of paddy production by about 25-30 per cent and reduced post harvest losses to a considerable extent. The present study implies a positive welfare impact. Negative effects are noticed on employment opportunities and also on the income of harvesting labourers. Although the CLAAS30 has gained greater acceptance among farmers, the price of the machine is around 23 lakhs; which tend to discourage them to invest on this technology.

Keywords

Peddy Harvester, CLAAS 30, Welfare Impact Analysis.

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