Poster prepared by Bekele Kotu, Gundula Fischer, Francis Muthoni, Adebayo Abass, Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon and Mateete Bekunda for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Lilongwe, Malawi, 3–5 October 2018
Farming without farmers was simply impossible in the early age. But with the upcoming of modern farming machines things have changed. The numerous versatile machines providing various advantages have made farmers invest in the modern technology.
This document is a project report submitted by five students to Gujarat Technological University for their diploma in mechanical engineering. It details the design, construction, and working of a manually and power operated reaper machine. The reaper was designed to help small-scale farmers harvest crops more efficiently with less labor requirements and lower costs. The report includes sections on the problem statement, literature review, design of the reaper machine parts, specifications for each component, a prototype design, field testing observations, advantages, limitations, cost analysis, and conclusions.
IRJET- Design and Developement of Compact Solar Agricultural Harvester using ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and development of a compact solar agricultural harvester using a quick return mechanism. The harvester was created to address the shortage of agricultural laborers in India and the high costs of commercial harvesters that are out of reach for small-scale farmers. The harvester uses a solar panel, cutting blade, gear assembly, battery, and DC motor. It functions as a walk-behind harvester where the motor powers a gearbox and quick return mechanism to convert rotational motion into reciprocating motion of the cutting blade for harvesting crops. The harvester aims to minimize harvesting time and human effort while encouraging the use of renewable energy and reducing pollution.
Design and Fabrication of Multi-Purpose Farming Tools Equipped Mobility CycleAM Publications
1. The document describes the design and fabrication of a multi-purpose farming tool equipped mobility cycle. This cycle was designed to provide a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to tractors for small-scale farmers.
2. Key features of the design include adjustable height tools for plowing, seeding, and soil covering. The cycle is human-powered via a chain and gear transmission system for low-cost operation without fossil fuels.
3. Testing showed the prototype could plow to a depth of 7cm, space seeds 9.81cm apart, and cover soil to a depth of 0.5cm, providing multiple farming functions in a single affordable and sustainable device.
Concept Design and Analysis of Multipurpose Farm EquipmentAM Publications
All trades of village artisanship in black-smith carpentry, stone etc. contributed to the design of development of farm tools through artisan’s ingenuity. Carpentry made the counterpoise to lift the water from wells to irrigate crops. Big size of earthenware was made by potters to store grains for month to be safe from insects and pest’s cobblers used whole skins of animals to carry water to irrigate horticultural crops besides entering dust roads. Farming is the backbone of Indian economy. In this agriculture sector there is a lot of field work, such as weeding, reaping, sowing etc. Apart from these operations, spraying is also an important operation to be performed by the farmer to protect the cultivated crops from insects, pests, funguses and diseases for which various insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and nutrients are sprayed on crops for protection. As agriculture was the mainstay of the population, farmer required hand tools to do work, improve labor productivity and quality of work, therefore the results in poor productivity and obtain low yield MAE( Multipurpose Agriculture Equipment) was developed. We have developed agriculture needs to find new ways to improve efficiency. One approach is to utilize available information technologies in the form of more intelligent machines to reduce and target energy inputs in more effective ways than in the past. The advent of new concept gives the opportunity to develop a complete new range of agricultural equipment based on small smart machines that can do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time in the right way.
In agricultural implements - The plough tool is a very important tool to help break down the soil or control weeds. It is difficult to remove weeds by using tractors and ox in narrow spaced crops like spinach, potato, cauliflower, tomato etc. To overcome this problem, we proposed a new modern Agricultural Machine called E- HARA. It helps to remove the weeds in narrow spaced crops for small farmers in agriculture. E- HARA is to be affordable with low cost and lighter weight to carry.
link fo reports: https://bit.ly/2WA4ncd
This document summarizes a student presentation on an automatic seed sowing robot. The robot was designed to reduce human labor and increase crop yields in farming. It uses a battery-powered motor and chain drive system to sow seeds automatically as it moves. The main components include a battery, seed storage tank, seed sowing disc, and wheels. The objectives were to create an affordable, easy-to-use robot for Indian farmers to simplify the seed sowing process. It was designed using inexpensive, locally available materials to keep costs low.
Farming without farmers was simply impossible in the early age. But with the upcoming of modern farming machines things have changed. The numerous versatile machines providing various advantages have made farmers invest in the modern technology.
This document is a project report submitted by five students to Gujarat Technological University for their diploma in mechanical engineering. It details the design, construction, and working of a manually and power operated reaper machine. The reaper was designed to help small-scale farmers harvest crops more efficiently with less labor requirements and lower costs. The report includes sections on the problem statement, literature review, design of the reaper machine parts, specifications for each component, a prototype design, field testing observations, advantages, limitations, cost analysis, and conclusions.
IRJET- Design and Developement of Compact Solar Agricultural Harvester using ...IRJET Journal
This document describes the design and development of a compact solar agricultural harvester using a quick return mechanism. The harvester was created to address the shortage of agricultural laborers in India and the high costs of commercial harvesters that are out of reach for small-scale farmers. The harvester uses a solar panel, cutting blade, gear assembly, battery, and DC motor. It functions as a walk-behind harvester where the motor powers a gearbox and quick return mechanism to convert rotational motion into reciprocating motion of the cutting blade for harvesting crops. The harvester aims to minimize harvesting time and human effort while encouraging the use of renewable energy and reducing pollution.
Design and Fabrication of Multi-Purpose Farming Tools Equipped Mobility CycleAM Publications
1. The document describes the design and fabrication of a multi-purpose farming tool equipped mobility cycle. This cycle was designed to provide a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to tractors for small-scale farmers.
2. Key features of the design include adjustable height tools for plowing, seeding, and soil covering. The cycle is human-powered via a chain and gear transmission system for low-cost operation without fossil fuels.
3. Testing showed the prototype could plow to a depth of 7cm, space seeds 9.81cm apart, and cover soil to a depth of 0.5cm, providing multiple farming functions in a single affordable and sustainable device.
Concept Design and Analysis of Multipurpose Farm EquipmentAM Publications
All trades of village artisanship in black-smith carpentry, stone etc. contributed to the design of development of farm tools through artisan’s ingenuity. Carpentry made the counterpoise to lift the water from wells to irrigate crops. Big size of earthenware was made by potters to store grains for month to be safe from insects and pest’s cobblers used whole skins of animals to carry water to irrigate horticultural crops besides entering dust roads. Farming is the backbone of Indian economy. In this agriculture sector there is a lot of field work, such as weeding, reaping, sowing etc. Apart from these operations, spraying is also an important operation to be performed by the farmer to protect the cultivated crops from insects, pests, funguses and diseases for which various insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and nutrients are sprayed on crops for protection. As agriculture was the mainstay of the population, farmer required hand tools to do work, improve labor productivity and quality of work, therefore the results in poor productivity and obtain low yield MAE( Multipurpose Agriculture Equipment) was developed. We have developed agriculture needs to find new ways to improve efficiency. One approach is to utilize available information technologies in the form of more intelligent machines to reduce and target energy inputs in more effective ways than in the past. The advent of new concept gives the opportunity to develop a complete new range of agricultural equipment based on small smart machines that can do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time in the right way.
In agricultural implements - The plough tool is a very important tool to help break down the soil or control weeds. It is difficult to remove weeds by using tractors and ox in narrow spaced crops like spinach, potato, cauliflower, tomato etc. To overcome this problem, we proposed a new modern Agricultural Machine called E- HARA. It helps to remove the weeds in narrow spaced crops for small farmers in agriculture. E- HARA is to be affordable with low cost and lighter weight to carry.
link fo reports: https://bit.ly/2WA4ncd
This document summarizes a student presentation on an automatic seed sowing robot. The robot was designed to reduce human labor and increase crop yields in farming. It uses a battery-powered motor and chain drive system to sow seeds automatically as it moves. The main components include a battery, seed storage tank, seed sowing disc, and wheels. The objectives were to create an affordable, easy-to-use robot for Indian farmers to simplify the seed sowing process. It was designed using inexpensive, locally available materials to keep costs low.
Study of Multiple Seed Planting MachineIRJET Journal
This document describes the development of a manually operated multiple seed planting machine. It aims to reduce labor costs and make the seed planting process easier. The machine is designed to simultaneously dig holes in the soil, place seeds at uniform distances, and cover the seeds - replacing traditional manual seeding. It uses gear ratios and sprockets to space seeds accurately. Adjustable handles and bars allow for different operator heights. Researchers conclude it reduces the time and labor needed for cotton seed planting by over 80% compared to manual methods. The machine has potential to be improved further to reduce costs and perform additional tasks like fertilizing or spraying.
1) The document discusses a proposal for AgroFuel, a renewable fuel produced from agricultural waste.
2) It aims to create awareness among farmers to utilize unused land for growing oilseed plants, and establish a cooperative farming model and oil extraction plant to produce the fuel.
3) The founders plan to provide a superior product at competitive prices and gain a competitive advantage over other biodiesel producers through strong customer satisfaction and adaptability.
Farming without farmers was simply impossible in the early age. But with the upcoming of modern farming machines things have changed. The numerous versatile machines providing various advantages have made farmers invest in the modern technology
Design & Fabrication of Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing MachineIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of an organic fertilizer manufacturing machine. The machine was created to address issues small farmers face such as the high cost of chemical fertilizers and existing fertilizer production machines. The designed machine uses a hopper to feed raw materials like cow dung and leaves into a stirring vessel. This mixture is then transferred to a larger agitation vessel where it decomposes for 24 hours. The decomposed mixture is then filtered to separate liquid fertilizer. The machine was designed to be portable, low cost, and operate without electricity to benefit small farmers. The documented outlined the machine's working principle and design process which aimed to provide an affordable organic fertilizer solution.
The document presents a manual reaping machine as an alternative to engine-powered machines. It has several advantages: it is lightweight, inexpensive, produces no pollution, requires no fuel, and can be operated by anyone with little effort. In contrast, combine harvesters are heavy, expensive to maintain, require skilled workers, and produce pollution. The manual reaper aims to address issues like the lack of farm workers and pollution from current reaping methods. Its simple design keeps costs low while making it suitable for small fields and various crops. The presenters hope to mass produce and distribute the manual reaper in India with government support.
This document summarizes an article about developing an advanced agricultural robot system. Key points:
1) The system includes a robotic vehicle with four wheels controlled by DC motors and a microcontroller. Infrared sensors are used for obstacle detection.
2) The vehicle is designed to autonomously cultivate crops by considering specific rows and columns at a fixed distance depending on the crop type.
3) Experimental results show the vehicle's speed depends on soil moisture levels, and simulations demonstrate the use of feedback control to reduce sensitivity of motor speed to load variations.
IRJET-Automation of a Conventional Gas StoveIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of a harvesting machine for small-scale farmers with land areas less than 2 acres. A group of engineering students designed a compact machine that can cut up to two rows of soybean plants using cutting blades powered by a 3HP two-stroke petrol engine. The machine also includes a collection mechanism to move the cut crops to one side. Testing showed the cost of harvesting using this machine is considerably less than manual harvesting methods. The design aims to provide an affordable solution for small-scale farmers facing challenges with labor costs and implementation.
FABRICATION OF AUTOMATIC AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZERS SPRAYING MACHINEIRJET Journal
- The document describes the design and fabrication of an automatic agricultural fertilizer spraying machine.
- Key features include a remote-controlled four-wheeled design with a 50-liter pesticide tank and centrifugal pump. The machine can spray fertilizer uniformly on crops from both sides while moving through the field.
- Calculations are shown for the machine's capacity, required motor power, chain drive, shaft design, bearings, nozzles, and battery specifications. The automatic design aims to improve spraying efficiency for farmers.
A Review on Design and Fabrication of Groundnut Shelling and Separating Machine.IRJET Journal
This document reviews the design and fabrication of a groundnut shelling and separating machine. It aims to develop a portable machine that is affordable for small-scale farmers. The machine consists of a hopper, crushing chamber, separating chamber, blower, and frame powered by an electric motor. Groundnuts are fed into the hopper and crushed in the chamber to remove the shells, while the blower separates the shells from the seeds. The design is intended to improve efficiency over manual shelling methods while keeping costs low. The machine is meant to benefit farmers by quickly shelling groundnuts while avoiding damage to the seeds.
Design & Fabrication of Groundnut Sheller MachineIRJET Journal
The document describes the design and fabrication of a portable groundnut shelling machine. It summarizes:
1) Groundnut shelling is currently done manually or through expensive industrial machines. The designed machine aims to be affordable for domestic use.
2) The machine's main components include a frame, electric motor, roller, V-belt, pulleys, hopper, and fan. Groundnuts are fed into the hopper and shells are cracked between the roller and net. A fan then separates the shells from the nuts.
3) Calculations were done to design the V-belt, pulleys, and other components. The final portable design is intended to reduce shelling time and costs compared to manual methods.
In today's world, where farming is becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to have affordable and efficient equipment to aid in the processing of crops. This presentation aims to shed light on various cost-effective farm processing equipment options available in the market
1. The document describes the design of a solar-powered paddy harvester to address issues with traditional manual harvesting such as labor shortages and high costs.
2. The proposed harvester uses a solar panel to charge a battery that powers a DC motor turning a circular blade at high speeds to cut crops. It is designed to be affordable for small farmers and easy to operate.
3. An evaluation of the harvester found that it fulfilled its objectives of being simple, compact, efficient and low-cost while testing showed it performed harvesting functions as expected.
Breakdown of tractor parts in ghana the case of ghana heavy equipment limited...eSAT Journals
Abstract Tractor breakdown can be very costly due to loss of work. The objective of this study was to identify tractor parts that frequently broke down; determine the readily availability of spare parts; cost of repairs and whether clients are provided with guidelines. The focus of study was on Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited of which two branches (Accra and Tamale) were used to collect data for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and written job cards from company. The study showed that the company dealt with Zetor tractors because of its durability and availability of spare parts. The study also indicated that the oil seals, clutch master cylinder, hub bearing and clutch system break down frequently. The study showed that cost of spare parts for servicing and repairs were higher in Tamale than in Accra and this might be due to transportation. It was therefore recommended that operators should not over work machine capacity; and adhere to manufacturers and operators manuals to minimize breakdown. In order to minimize and reduce cost of repairs, tractor operators should service their tractors regularly to increase the life span of the tractor. Keywords: tractors, heavy equipment, breakdown, maintenance, repairs
The document is a report submitted by nine students on a manual rice planting machine project under the supervision of an assistant professor. It provides background on rice cultivation in India and the need for mechanization. It then details the students' literature review on rice transplanting, describes the basic stages of rice cultivation, and presents production data for different countries. The report outlines the aims and plan of work for the project, including developing a prototype that is mechanical, easy to use, affordable and environmentally friendly. It provides the prototype's specifications and dimensions, description of how it works, advantages, limitations, cost analysis, and conclusions from the project with need for further improvements.
"Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa: Sharing Development Experiences: Pakistan", presented by S. G. Abbas, at NSD/IFPRI workshop on "Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa", June 18-19, 2014, Beijing, China
This document provides details about a proposed organic fertilizer unit in Bijbehara, Anantnag, Kashmir. It includes a SWOT analysis, description of the vermicomposting process using earthworms, infrastructure and machinery requirements, operational costs, and financial analysis projecting revenues will exceed costs by the 10th year. The aim is to convert agricultural and other organic waste into high-quality fertilizer to improve soils and promote organic farming while generating employment.
IRJET- A Review on Design and Development of Corn Peeling and Shelling MachineIRJET Journal
This document reviews the design and development of a corn peeling and shelling machine. It discusses the problems with traditional corn peeling and shelling techniques used by farmers in developing countries like India, such as low productivity and damage to corn seeds. The proposed machine aims to have a higher production rate, compact size, and ability to peel and shell corn collectively or individually without damaging seeds. It also aims to have attachments for separately collecting cobs, shells, and corn seeds. The literature review discusses previous research on corn peeling and shelling machines, noting that existing combo machines either have low production rates or are too large. The proposed work aims to design a compact corn peeling and shelling combo machine that optimizes size while
Design and Fabrication of Weed Removing VehicleJaykumar Desai
The literature review covered various existing solutions for weed removal including miniature cow tillers, meadow comb grass cutters, optimal design of rotary tillers, multiple blade brush-cutting mowers, and land clearers. Prior designs considered factors like operational efficiency, overload capacity, braking, blade design, and application of treatment liquids. No prior solution was found to be specifically designed for small farms or to be low-cost and easy to operate.
Comparative performance evaluation of different mechanical implement for weed...Gajanan Bele
This document summarizes a seminar presentation comparing the performance of different mechanical implements for weed control in sugarcane. It describes experiments evaluating the weeding efficiency, plant damage, fuel consumption, and costs of operations using a rotary tiller, cultivator, rotavator, and manual weeding. The results showed that a single or double pass with the rotary tiller was the most effective mechanical method based on higher weeding efficiency and lower plant damage compared to the cultivator and rotavator. However, manual weeding had the highest weeding efficiency and lowest cost of operation, though it required more labor.
Study of Multiple Seed Planting MachineIRJET Journal
This document describes the development of a manually operated multiple seed planting machine. It aims to reduce labor costs and make the seed planting process easier. The machine is designed to simultaneously dig holes in the soil, place seeds at uniform distances, and cover the seeds - replacing traditional manual seeding. It uses gear ratios and sprockets to space seeds accurately. Adjustable handles and bars allow for different operator heights. Researchers conclude it reduces the time and labor needed for cotton seed planting by over 80% compared to manual methods. The machine has potential to be improved further to reduce costs and perform additional tasks like fertilizing or spraying.
1) The document discusses a proposal for AgroFuel, a renewable fuel produced from agricultural waste.
2) It aims to create awareness among farmers to utilize unused land for growing oilseed plants, and establish a cooperative farming model and oil extraction plant to produce the fuel.
3) The founders plan to provide a superior product at competitive prices and gain a competitive advantage over other biodiesel producers through strong customer satisfaction and adaptability.
Farming without farmers was simply impossible in the early age. But with the upcoming of modern farming machines things have changed. The numerous versatile machines providing various advantages have made farmers invest in the modern technology
Design & Fabrication of Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing MachineIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of an organic fertilizer manufacturing machine. The machine was created to address issues small farmers face such as the high cost of chemical fertilizers and existing fertilizer production machines. The designed machine uses a hopper to feed raw materials like cow dung and leaves into a stirring vessel. This mixture is then transferred to a larger agitation vessel where it decomposes for 24 hours. The decomposed mixture is then filtered to separate liquid fertilizer. The machine was designed to be portable, low cost, and operate without electricity to benefit small farmers. The documented outlined the machine's working principle and design process which aimed to provide an affordable organic fertilizer solution.
The document presents a manual reaping machine as an alternative to engine-powered machines. It has several advantages: it is lightweight, inexpensive, produces no pollution, requires no fuel, and can be operated by anyone with little effort. In contrast, combine harvesters are heavy, expensive to maintain, require skilled workers, and produce pollution. The manual reaper aims to address issues like the lack of farm workers and pollution from current reaping methods. Its simple design keeps costs low while making it suitable for small fields and various crops. The presenters hope to mass produce and distribute the manual reaper in India with government support.
This document summarizes an article about developing an advanced agricultural robot system. Key points:
1) The system includes a robotic vehicle with four wheels controlled by DC motors and a microcontroller. Infrared sensors are used for obstacle detection.
2) The vehicle is designed to autonomously cultivate crops by considering specific rows and columns at a fixed distance depending on the crop type.
3) Experimental results show the vehicle's speed depends on soil moisture levels, and simulations demonstrate the use of feedback control to reduce sensitivity of motor speed to load variations.
IRJET-Automation of a Conventional Gas StoveIRJET Journal
This document describes the design and fabrication of a harvesting machine for small-scale farmers with land areas less than 2 acres. A group of engineering students designed a compact machine that can cut up to two rows of soybean plants using cutting blades powered by a 3HP two-stroke petrol engine. The machine also includes a collection mechanism to move the cut crops to one side. Testing showed the cost of harvesting using this machine is considerably less than manual harvesting methods. The design aims to provide an affordable solution for small-scale farmers facing challenges with labor costs and implementation.
FABRICATION OF AUTOMATIC AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZERS SPRAYING MACHINEIRJET Journal
- The document describes the design and fabrication of an automatic agricultural fertilizer spraying machine.
- Key features include a remote-controlled four-wheeled design with a 50-liter pesticide tank and centrifugal pump. The machine can spray fertilizer uniformly on crops from both sides while moving through the field.
- Calculations are shown for the machine's capacity, required motor power, chain drive, shaft design, bearings, nozzles, and battery specifications. The automatic design aims to improve spraying efficiency for farmers.
A Review on Design and Fabrication of Groundnut Shelling and Separating Machine.IRJET Journal
This document reviews the design and fabrication of a groundnut shelling and separating machine. It aims to develop a portable machine that is affordable for small-scale farmers. The machine consists of a hopper, crushing chamber, separating chamber, blower, and frame powered by an electric motor. Groundnuts are fed into the hopper and crushed in the chamber to remove the shells, while the blower separates the shells from the seeds. The design is intended to improve efficiency over manual shelling methods while keeping costs low. The machine is meant to benefit farmers by quickly shelling groundnuts while avoiding damage to the seeds.
Design & Fabrication of Groundnut Sheller MachineIRJET Journal
The document describes the design and fabrication of a portable groundnut shelling machine. It summarizes:
1) Groundnut shelling is currently done manually or through expensive industrial machines. The designed machine aims to be affordable for domestic use.
2) The machine's main components include a frame, electric motor, roller, V-belt, pulleys, hopper, and fan. Groundnuts are fed into the hopper and shells are cracked between the roller and net. A fan then separates the shells from the nuts.
3) Calculations were done to design the V-belt, pulleys, and other components. The final portable design is intended to reduce shelling time and costs compared to manual methods.
In today's world, where farming is becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to have affordable and efficient equipment to aid in the processing of crops. This presentation aims to shed light on various cost-effective farm processing equipment options available in the market
1. The document describes the design of a solar-powered paddy harvester to address issues with traditional manual harvesting such as labor shortages and high costs.
2. The proposed harvester uses a solar panel to charge a battery that powers a DC motor turning a circular blade at high speeds to cut crops. It is designed to be affordable for small farmers and easy to operate.
3. An evaluation of the harvester found that it fulfilled its objectives of being simple, compact, efficient and low-cost while testing showed it performed harvesting functions as expected.
Breakdown of tractor parts in ghana the case of ghana heavy equipment limited...eSAT Journals
Abstract Tractor breakdown can be very costly due to loss of work. The objective of this study was to identify tractor parts that frequently broke down; determine the readily availability of spare parts; cost of repairs and whether clients are provided with guidelines. The focus of study was on Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited of which two branches (Accra and Tamale) were used to collect data for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and written job cards from company. The study showed that the company dealt with Zetor tractors because of its durability and availability of spare parts. The study also indicated that the oil seals, clutch master cylinder, hub bearing and clutch system break down frequently. The study showed that cost of spare parts for servicing and repairs were higher in Tamale than in Accra and this might be due to transportation. It was therefore recommended that operators should not over work machine capacity; and adhere to manufacturers and operators manuals to minimize breakdown. In order to minimize and reduce cost of repairs, tractor operators should service their tractors regularly to increase the life span of the tractor. Keywords: tractors, heavy equipment, breakdown, maintenance, repairs
The document is a report submitted by nine students on a manual rice planting machine project under the supervision of an assistant professor. It provides background on rice cultivation in India and the need for mechanization. It then details the students' literature review on rice transplanting, describes the basic stages of rice cultivation, and presents production data for different countries. The report outlines the aims and plan of work for the project, including developing a prototype that is mechanical, easy to use, affordable and environmentally friendly. It provides the prototype's specifications and dimensions, description of how it works, advantages, limitations, cost analysis, and conclusions from the project with need for further improvements.
"Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa: Sharing Development Experiences: Pakistan", presented by S. G. Abbas, at NSD/IFPRI workshop on "Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa", June 18-19, 2014, Beijing, China
This document provides details about a proposed organic fertilizer unit in Bijbehara, Anantnag, Kashmir. It includes a SWOT analysis, description of the vermicomposting process using earthworms, infrastructure and machinery requirements, operational costs, and financial analysis projecting revenues will exceed costs by the 10th year. The aim is to convert agricultural and other organic waste into high-quality fertilizer to improve soils and promote organic farming while generating employment.
IRJET- A Review on Design and Development of Corn Peeling and Shelling MachineIRJET Journal
This document reviews the design and development of a corn peeling and shelling machine. It discusses the problems with traditional corn peeling and shelling techniques used by farmers in developing countries like India, such as low productivity and damage to corn seeds. The proposed machine aims to have a higher production rate, compact size, and ability to peel and shell corn collectively or individually without damaging seeds. It also aims to have attachments for separately collecting cobs, shells, and corn seeds. The literature review discusses previous research on corn peeling and shelling machines, noting that existing combo machines either have low production rates or are too large. The proposed work aims to design a compact corn peeling and shelling combo machine that optimizes size while
Design and Fabrication of Weed Removing VehicleJaykumar Desai
The literature review covered various existing solutions for weed removal including miniature cow tillers, meadow comb grass cutters, optimal design of rotary tillers, multiple blade brush-cutting mowers, and land clearers. Prior designs considered factors like operational efficiency, overload capacity, braking, blade design, and application of treatment liquids. No prior solution was found to be specifically designed for small farms or to be low-cost and easy to operate.
Comparative performance evaluation of different mechanical implement for weed...Gajanan Bele
This document summarizes a seminar presentation comparing the performance of different mechanical implements for weed control in sugarcane. It describes experiments evaluating the weeding efficiency, plant damage, fuel consumption, and costs of operations using a rotary tiller, cultivator, rotavator, and manual weeding. The results showed that a single or double pass with the rotary tiller was the most effective mechanical method based on higher weeding efficiency and lower plant damage compared to the cultivator and rotavator. However, manual weeding had the highest weeding efficiency and lowest cost of operation, though it required more labor.
IRJET- Development of Groundnut POD SeparatorIRJET Journal
This document describes the development of a groundnut pod separator machine. It begins with an introduction to groundnut production in India and the traditional manual method of separating pods from plants. This process is time-consuming and inefficient. The objectives of the new machine are then outlined, which include minimizing time and labor, improving efficiency, and developing an affordable option for small farmers. A conceptual drawing of the machine is shown, which would utilize a rotating drum with spikes to separate the pods. The conclusion states that the machine could also be adapted to cut sugarcane, serving multiple purposes for farmers. In developing this automated option, the aims are to reduce effort for farmers and allow them to earn more money.
This document analyzes wheat harvest losses in Pakistan and strategies to reduce them. It finds that combine harvesters currently cause grain losses of 12-13% on average due to issues like improper adjustment and maintenance. Switching to more manual harvesting could reduce losses slightly but increase costs substantially. The document recommends standardizing combine registration and repair workshops, providing subsidies for upgrade and maintenance, exempting import duties on new combines, and promoting practices like line sowing and newer harvester models to help modernize Pakistan's wheat harvesting system and lower economic losses from grain left in the fields.
This document describes the design of a Universal Multipurpose Cultivator. It aims to perform various agricultural operations like seed sowing, plowing, fertilizing, and cutting using a single machine. The cultivator is designed to minimize manual labor required for farmers and make the farming process more efficient. Key components of the cultivator include a hopper, sprockets, chain drive, seed bucket, pump, plow, wheels, shaft, battery, solar panel, and tank. The document provides details on the design calculations and analysis done to select appropriate components and ensure the structural integrity of the cultivator. The cultivator is intended to be affordable and easy to use for small-scale farmers.
A Review on Sugarcane Harvesting and Thresher MachineriesIRJET Journal
This document provides a review of sugarcane harvesting and threshing machinery. It discusses the importance of sugarcane production in India and the need for efficient harvesting machines due to labor shortages. The paper reviews an existing small-scale sugarcane harvester and threshing mechanism. Modifications were made to address issues identified during testing, such as reducing leaves extracted with the sugarcane. The updated harvester and thresher design aims to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, and make the harvesting process more efficient overall.
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Africa RISING project implementation and contribution in Ethiopia. Presented at Africa RISING close-out event.
24-25 January 2023
ILRI campus- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The document summarizes a field visit by Africa RISING CGIAR partners to sites in Ethiopia where they are implementing their new SI-MFS initiative. It describes some innovative farmers in the Lemo and Doyogena districts who have adopted integrated crop-livestock-NRM practices promoted by Africa RISING, including using protein-rich legume fodder trees, energy-rich grasses, and soil and water conservation practices. It also highlights the challenges of water shortage and disease, and the potential for the new SI-MFS initiative to build on the success stories and learning from Africa RISING farmers.
This document summarizes planned and ongoing agricultural research activities and studies in the Ethiopian highlands for 2022. It discusses field activities related to livestock feed and forage development as well as crop varietal selection. It also outlines planned, ongoing, and completed studies on topics like gender and scaling assessments. The document notes legacy products to be developed and capacity building efforts. It describes plans to broadcast livestock innovations through local radio and concludes with noting the planned closure of the Africa Research project in Ethiopia in early 2023.
Haimanot Seifu provided a communications update on the Africa RISING program in the Ethiopian Highlands. Key activities before the program ends this year include producing extension manuals, policy briefs, a special journal issue, and a photo book. Surveys are also ongoing regarding gender, monitoring impacts, spillover effects, and scaling. Africa RISING is partnering with AICCRA on workshops, surveys, training modules, and broadcasting feed and forage technologies on local radio stations. A new initiative called SI-MFS involving mixed farming systems in 6 countries was also launched in May to run initially for 3 years from 2022-2024. Support is needed from CKM for legacy products, facilitating
Technique de compostage des tiges de cotonnier au Mali-Sudafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Moumini Guindo, Bouba Traoré, Birhanu Zemadim Birhanu, and Alou Coulibaly for the 13th Symposium of the Malian Society of Applied Sciences (MSAS), 01 July – 05 August 2022.
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Exploring farmers’ willingness to pay for small scale maize shelling machines in Tanzania
1. Exploring farmers’ willingness to pay for small scale maize shelling machines in Tanzania
Bekele Kotu1, Gundula Fischer1, Francis Muthoni1, Adebayo Abass1, Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon1, and Mateete Bekunda1
1International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Contact: b.kotu@cgiar.org
Challenges & Study objective
High labor shortage during harvesting season as farmers
cultivate multiple crops and activities are overlapping
Agricultural operations are arduous by their nature
There is high postharvest grain loss
The use of engine-powered machines have been limited to
large-scale commercial farms
Smallholder farmers who contribute to the large part of the
total production in these countries are out of reach of
mechanization
Main study objective: This study was initiated to explore
smallholder farmers’ WTP for small scale maize shelling machines
This poster is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
September 2018
We thank farmers and local partners in Africa RISING sites for their contributions to this work. We also acknowledge the
support of all donors which globally support the work of the CGIAR centers and their partners through their
contributions to the CGIAR system
Introduced technologies
(i)Diesel engine maize shelling machine
(ii)Electric engine maize shelling machine
Evidence
Scaling Approaches
Maize shelling mechanization can be scaled through one (or
combinations) of the following approaches:
Supporting the private business entities outside of the farming
communities to provide rental shelling services
Supporting farmers to purchase the shelling machines in groups
Supporting those farmers who are interested and capable to
engage in the provision of rental shelling services
Training technicians to realize efficient maintenance services for
the machines
Proposals for the future
Encourage and support the private sector to experiment the
mechanization options studied in a few intervention areas. Providing
backstopping through R-in-D and address the problems associated with
the mechanization process.
Research (particularly on the supply side of the market) to complement
this study.
Electric engine machine
• 1.5HP (single phase)
• 0.5t shelling capacity per
hour
• Price about $160
Response
category
Mechanization models
Rental service Group
ownership –
diesel
machine
Group
ownership-
Electric
machine
Private
ownership-
diesel
machine
Private
ownership-
electric
machine
Yes-Yes 30.6 30.9 54.0 9.4 26.5
Yes-No 48.9 30.9 23.1 20.3 26.0
No-Yes 19.5 16.2 10.3 21.3 18.2
No-No 1.0 22.0 12.6 49.1 29.3
Rental service
model
GOM-diesel
machine
GOM-electric
machine
POM-diesle machine POM-electric
machine
Coeff. SE Coeff. SE Coeff. SE Coeff. SE Coeff. SE
Livestock_wealth 3.7 4.3 1981 1349 694 483 28667** 12712 5434 3930
Gender -44.9 42.1 16970 12602 4675 4669 451345*** 111818 61085* 36099
Machine Exp. 152.4*** 48.6 47196* 15169 11869** 5459 366222*** 139655 77508* 42846
Active_Male -7.5 19.9 -5541 6039 -2643 2142 -21690 53340 -11094 16914
Active_Female -53.9*** 20.6 1599 6249 -3950* 2239 15519 52722 -15723 17521
Age -1.9 1.4 -938** 430 -376** 153 -7186* 3954 -5560*** 1266
Maize production -9.1 19.0 7957 5880 1090 2212 141655*** 52465 43007*** 16687
Hired labor cost 62.9 51.1 42957*** 14864 11527** 5666 -12764 125199 61031 41950
Off-farm inc. H. 5.2 7.5 1988 2309 -1406 873 17662 20076 -9053 6328
Off-farm inc. OH. -0.2 7.0 647 2139 1694** 814 12956 18623 9343 5863
Long 121.4* 66.2 22653 20717 16449** 7778 360602** 180860 128354** 58811
Sabilo 227.5*** 72.9 10770 20788 264 7515 147040 183531 48156 58811
Seloto 124.3* 65.8 38764* 20695 7285 7505 299404* 181344 91610 58578
Ndurugumi 78.4 63.0 14574 19631 4567 7133 51752 184248 1928 56683
_cons 1242*** 142.0 48201 43755 55791*** 16134 -1022933** 400708 159562 123061
/lnsigma 5.6*** 0.1 11.6*** 0.1 10.5*** 0.1 13.7*** 0.1 12.6*** 0.1
sigma 276.1 17.7 107134 6171 36516 2432 886423 54553 299603 17500
Number of obs. 396 396 396 396 396
LR Ch^2(14) 38.76*** 70.82*** 45.01*** 91.93*** 75.96***
Table 3: Factors influencing farmers WTP, alternative mechanization models
Amount (TZS) Std. err %farmers
Rental service model 1,268 22 98.7
GOM-Diesel machine 155,848 6036 64.4
GOM-Electric machine 64,698 2459 91.7
POM-Diesel machine 710,317 59161 7.6
POM-Electric machine 379,309 17101 63.1
Table 2: Farmers WTP for small scale maize shelling machines
Table 1: Farmers’ responses to bids
Note: GOM= Group Ownership Model; POM= Private Ownership Model
Note: *,**.*** imply statistical significance at 10%, 5% & 1% alpha levels.
Partners
Diesel engine machine
• 4HP
• 1.5t shelling capacity per
hour
• Price about $650