TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is used for harvesting cereal crops like wheat and paddy. It consists of a 76 mm pitch reciprocating cutter bar assembly, seven crop row dividers, and two vertical conveyor belts fitted with lugs, pressure springs, pulleys and gearbox for the power transmission system. The machine is mounted in front of the tractor and the power to the machine is given from tractor PTO. The height of the machine above ground is controlled by tractor hydraulic system with the help of pulleys and steel ropes.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Before storing your equipment for an extended period, it is highly recommended that you clean it with a low-pressure water spray. If you notice areas where the paint is missing, sand down those areas and apply a fresh coat of paint to avoid rusting. Store the equipment in an area with minimal human and/or animal activity. You can use a tarpaulin to protect from dust and moisture.

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

Vertical conveyor reaper is used for harvesting and windrowing of wheat and paddy crops

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 42,000 - 90,000

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 75,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Vertical Reaper can be used in plains, hills, slopes, small field etc. in addition has an advantage of being small in volume, light weight, felxible and simple operation, low batch cutting and no limitation on distance. The product is very durable and can last for years under proper maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

The field capacity of the machine is 0.4 ha/h at 2.5-3.5 km/h forward speed.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is about Rs. 1600/- as against Rs. 3200/ha by traditional method.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

(for tractor>35BHP) 50% upto Rs. 63,000/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

Up to 50% , Up to 70% for Haor areas

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is a power tiller front mounted, walk behind type reaper windrower suitable for harvesting and windrowing of erect rice crop. The reaping attachment consists of cutter bar, two crop conveyor belts, crop row dividers and star wheels. The cutter bar and conveyor belts are driven by engine through belt-pulley and safety clutch.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Before storing your equipment for an extended period, it is highly recommended that you clean it with a low-pressure water spray. If you notice areas where the paint is missing, sand down those areas and apply a fresh coat of paint to avoid rusting. Store the equipment in an area with minimal human and/or animal activity. You can use a tarpaulin to protect from dust and moisture.

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

Vertical conveyor reaper is used for harvesting and windrowing of wheat and paddy crops

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 40,000/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 40,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Vertical Reaper can be used in plains, hills, slopes, small field etc. in addition has an advantage of being small in volume, light weight, felxible and simple operation, low batch cutting and no limitation on distance. The product is very durable and can last for years under proper maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

The effective field capacity is 0.16-0.20 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

cost of operation is Rs. 1400/ha.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

(for motor > 5hp) 50% upto Rs. 63,000

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

40% up to 0.3 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Reaper-Binder is a unique harvesting machine that reaps the crop as well as binds it simultaneously. This Innovative Mechanical machine ensures 100% recovery of straw with negligible grain losses at a surprisingly low cost of operation. This machine is mainly used in Wheat, Paddy, Oats, Barley and other grain crops.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Before storing your equipment for an extended period, it is highly recommended that you clean it with a low-pressure water spray. If you notice areas where the paint is missing, sand down those areas and apply a fresh coat of paint to avoid rusting. Store the equipment in an area with minimal human and/or animal activity. You can use a tarpaulin to protect from dust and moisture.

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

Harvesting and Binding of Grain Crops in a single operation.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.1,00,000 - 2,00,000/-

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1-2 lakh(approx.)

DURABILITY

Vertical Reaper can be used in plains, hills, slopes, small field etc. in addition has an advantage of being small in volume, light weight, felxible and simple operation, low batch cutting and no limitation on distance. The product is very durable and can last for years under proper maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

Harvesting and Binding of 1 Acre of field in 1 Hour, with consumption of 1 Liter Diesel only.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Harvesting and Binding of Grain Crops in a single operation.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 1.25 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

40% up to 0.3 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

This thresher consists of a cylinder with wooden/aluminum strips. The wire loops are embedded/ welded on these strips. The cylinder is given a rotary motion from the foot pedal through a power transmission system. The paddy bundles are threshed with hold method

MAINTENANCE

Before usage all the nuts and bolts of the machine should be checked and tightened if necessasary . In case of excessive/ unusual noise during operation, all bush and bearing points should be greased or oiled.

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

For threshing of paddy.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 5,500/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 14,000- 45,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Useful life of machine ranges between 5 - 10 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

35 kg/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It helps to reduce the drudgery involved in paddy threshing operation as bending posture is avoided and arms are not to be raised for above shoulder height as in case of traditional method i.e. beating on a platform/stone

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 30,000/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

70% up to 14,000

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The manually operated fruit harvester consists of main body of PVC having cylindrical shape. The upper end of the body is closed and fixed with two fingers cut in V-shape and with sharp blades. An opening is provided on the body for entry of the fruits to be harvested. The bottom end of the body is open to which nylon net for collecting the fruits is tied. On the back surface of the body a metal holder is fixed to fix the aluminium pipe of required length.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

Plucking of fruits from orchard trees.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 600/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 500-700 (approx.)

DURABILITY

It’s a simple tool with enough durability. Under normal working conditions one can expect the equipment to last 5 years or more.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

420 fruits/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Damage to the fruit is avoided. · Operation is made safer as the worker does not have to climb on the tree and the chances of injury are eliminated.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 30,000/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

70% upto Rs. 30,000/-

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The tractor PTO operated potato digger elevator consists of a crescent/convex triangular shape-cutting blade, elevator rollers generally made of iron bars, power transmission device and a tractor hitching system. The crescent shape blade helps in digging of potatoes, which are carried to the shaking conveyor belt and are finally dropped at the rear of the machine in windrow form. These are then collected manually. The shaking of belt helps in removal of the soil from the potatoes.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

These machines can also be used for harvesting onions. In some models, discs are provide in the front to cut haulm or for guiding the blade along the rows.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 65,000/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 58,000-84,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.2 ha/hour

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is Rs. 750/ha with this machine.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.15 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

- 70% upto Rs. 30,000/-

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The tractor PTO operated machine consists of reel type straw pick up assembly, and straw compaction and tying units. It automatically picks up the residue straw from field with the help of reel which is transferred into bale chamber with the help of feeder and then straw is compressed with the reciprocating ram into a compact variable length size. It also automatically ties the knots using metal wire or nylon rope.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

Straw balers are used for baling of straw into bales of rectangular cross section

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.2,80,000/- (approx)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 3,70,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.4 to 0.6 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is Rs. 1200/ha.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.15 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The machine consists of a blade with triangular point knives mounted over a MS flat for its use in heavy soil for smaller size soil clods and less draft requirement. The machine has chain type separating mechanism made of MS bars of 12 mm at spacing of 38 mm along with horizontal vibrating forks of 250 mm length at spacing of 200 mm for good separation of soil from clods.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

It is used to harvest peanuts for the farmers and can finish digging , cleaning, and peanut stalks laying in one operation, which could decrease the labor intensity, lessen harvesting cost, and improve working efficiency.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 35,000

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 50,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.26 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is Rs. 3,885/ha.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.15 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

A 33.6 kW tractor-drawn turmeric digger of 1.45 m width has been developed at PJTSAU, Hyderabad. The penetration of blade of the digger into the soil is easy at blade rake angle of - 55° and an additional deadweight of 150 kg is required for deeper penetration. The implement can dug four rows at 300-350 mm depth in single pass at 2.5 km/h tractor speed

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

For harvesting Turmeric Rhizomes

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 22,000-25,000/

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 35,000

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.36 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of digging of turmeric with the implement is Rs. 4,830/ha.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.2 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a digging blade of 1200 mm width, elevator-cum-pick up reel, fenders, gauge wheel, coulters and power transmission system. The front end of the pick-up rod is adjusted such that the spikes comb about 30 mm of the top soil to lift vines gently from the loose soil. It digs the groundnut vines below the pod zone and elevates them by an elevator-picker reel (conveyor) for dropping on the ground. The vines are dropped in such a manner that pods get exposed to the sun for speedy drying.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

They are used for harvesting groundnut crop.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.80,000/-

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 80,000-90,000

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.16-0.21 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is Rs. 3,200/ha

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.2 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

42% up to 1,30,000

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The riding type vertical conveyor reaper is a self-propelled unit in which the operator rides on the machine. Drive is given by means of two large pneumatic wheels and steering is by rear idlers. The prime mover is a 6 hp/4.5 kW diesel engine. Convenient clutch, break, steering, hydraulic system and simple power transmission are provided for ease of operation. It consists of crop row divider, star wheel, cutter bar (76.2 mm), conveyor belt and wire spring etc. This reaper has two forward and one reverse speed.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing.

UTILITY

Harvesting and Threshing

APPLICATION

It is suitable for harvesting rice, wheat, soybean and other cereals and oilseed crops.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 1,20,000

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 45,000- 50,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.25-0.30 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation is Rs. 645.77/ha

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto 0.63 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

Up to 50% , Up to 70% for Haor areas

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The open drum thresher has a cylindrical drum having five to six rows of spikes or pegs mounted on the periphery of the drum. Threaded mild steel bolts or spikes of the same material are used. Threshing is accomplished due to impact and rubbing action. The separation is effected through aspiration of material falling through concave. Cleaning is done on a set of oscillating sieves provided in the machine. The fan and cylinder are mounted on the same shaft which makes construction simpler as compared to beater-type threshers.

MAINTENANCE

Lubricate cylinder and fan bearings with good-quality general purpose grease every 25 hours of operation. Periodically apply a small amount of oil to all hinge points. Inspect the machine regularly for loose, worn, or damaged peg teeth, concave bars, cylinder, discharge paddles, and other parts, and tighten, repair, or replace them immediately. Missing bolts or nuts must also be replaced.

UTILITY

Threshing

APPLICATION

Open drum thresher applied to threshing of the paddy

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 8700

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 8500

DURABILITY

This durable equipment may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

Approx. 0.4-0.5tons/hour and thresher efficiency is more than 95 %

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The wheels provided in the open drum thresher help in the easy movement of the thresher from door to door and the field.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

Up to 50%

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

50% up to 3.5 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assistant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The rubber wheel type mini combine harvester has outstanding advantages at working in dry and flat farmland. The rubber wheel is flexible to move and easy to adjust directions. The triangle type can ensure safe and steady movement in the muddy paddy land.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung to the equipment. Before storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Threshing and harvesting

APPLICATION

Mini-combine harvester was used for rice harvesting cleaning tasks as well in a single operation

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 4,90,000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 6,00,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Extremely Durable and reliable equipment. Under proper care and maintenance, the product can last for more than 10 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

2.5 ha/day

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Labor could be saved 65% for using a mini-combine harvester over manual harvesting

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

Up to 50%

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

Up to 50% , Up to 70% for Haor areas

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assistant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Mango harvester is a round-shaped bamboo basket used to harvest mango in which jute or nylon-made net is connected with a pole. This basket is attached at the top of the bamboo.

MAINTENANCE

Proper observation of the basket. If the basket broke or is damaged quick repairing should be done immediately.

UTILITY

Harvesting

APPLICATION

Apply to harvest mangoes

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 300 per piece

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 300 per piece

DURABILITY

It’s a simple tool with enough durability. Under normal working conditions, one can expect the equipment to last 5 years or more.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

150–200 kg/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The mango can be harvested by the machine at a 20% higher speed than that of the traditional methods

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

N/A

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assistant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Potato harvester is agricultural equipment attached with a power tiller that can uproot potato and expose it to the soil surface. The ridge cutter blade enters the ridge below the potato zone and cuts the ridge slice from the main soil mass in the operating process.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung to the equipment. Before storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Harvesting

APPLICATION

Apply to harvest potatoes

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 65,000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 72,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This durable equipment may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

3 ha/day

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Save 65% cost and 70% labor

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50%

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

58%

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assistant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Agricultural University