TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is commonly used for land preparation in dry and wet conditions. The small size and low weight of power tillers make them ideal for use in small-scale paddy fields and other small vegetable plots. This 2 stroke engine packs a punch helping in weeding, cultivating, aerating and much more.

MAINTENANCE

The machine needs to be cleaned after use and all the extensions of the machine need to be removed after use. Regular oiling is also necessary to maintain the machine and it is advised not to use the tiller on hard terrains. Overheating the engine also reduces its efficiency and it is advised to turn off the machine when it has overheated.

UTILITY

This advanced machine with provision for attachment of other tools is capable of weeding, tilling, aerating and preparing the land for cultivation.

APPLICATION

It is ideally suited for softer terrains and not hilly harsh terrains. They are ideal for small plots that grow seasonal vegetables, paddy, wheat and maize.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 10,000-20,000

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 5,000 – 30,000

DURABILITY

The metal body offers rigidity and stability, and eliminates severe vibration in the machine.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

Ploughing and rotovating with effective field capacity of 0.012ha/hr and 0.015ha/hr

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is for mechanical control of weeds in crops such as tapioca, cotton, sugarcane, maize, tomato and pulses whose rows spacing is more than 450 rpm. The lightweight power tiller can also be used for tillage under hill agriculture and terrace farming. It helps in avoiding the difficult task for women having to bend for prolonged hours in order to clean the fields. Therefore, it mitigates the risk of back pain, musculoskeletal complications in women and promotes a quality work life.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

INR 60000-75000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Mandal; CIAE Bhopal

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institutes, Bangladesh Agricultural university

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a ridger and pulling beam with T-type handle. The ridger is used for making ridges/furrows. The equipment is operated by two women workers, one for pulling and another for pushing and guiding.

MAINTENANCE

The tool needs to be cleaned after use and needs to be kept in a moisture free place to avoid rusting. Repainting the tool whenever the paint has peeled off will ensure longer life of the tool.

UTILITY

It is ideal for making ridges and furrows in the field. Furrows (Nalis) are little channels that facilitate the flow of water in the field.

APPLICATION

This tool suits smaller plots where seasonal vegetables are grown. It also suits small terrace farms where it is necessary to retain water in paddy, maize and wheat plots.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 700

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1000-2000

DURABILITY

It is made from mild steel, which makes the tool sturdy, offers resistance against wear & tear, and has excellent efficiency

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

Worker productivity is almost doubled with the use of hand ridger compared to traditional practices. A capacity of upto 330m2 is achievable.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It avoids the bending posture, which is generally adopted in traditional method with short handled tools for making ridges. It results in about 67% saving in cardiac cost of worker per unit output with the ridger compared to the traditional method of making ridges.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

INR 1500-1900 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

50% up to 0.4 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Mandal; CIAE, Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal.

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institutes, Bangladesh Agricultural university

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Cono weeder is used for removal of unwanted plants that take away nutrients and allow destructive insects, which causes a reduction in yield. As the tool is used in simple standing posture push action, it helps in avoiding the need for the farmer to bend while removing weeds in the field.

MAINTENANCE

The tool needs to be cleaned after use, removing dried soil that is attached to the spikes of the cono weeder. The tool needs to be kept in a rust free and moisture-free environment. Regular oiling of the turning element of the tool is also necessary to experience full efficiency of the tool.

UTILITY

It is used to remove unwanted plants. The sharp teeth at the end of the tool penetrate deep into the soil and dig out the unwanted plants and their roots to prevent the growth of unwanted plants.

APPLICATION

The tool serves a wide variety of fields including paddy, wheat and maize where the water content of the soil is high.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 1900

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 3200

DURABILITY

Carved out of mild steel, the tool is sturdy and comes with a good lifespan.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has a weight of 8.5 kg and capacity of 120 m2/hr

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Requiring minimal push action while standing, the tool helps in avoiding bending for prolonged hours which would have otherwise resulted in knee pain and other musculoskeletal complications in the later part of the farmers life.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

INR 500-600 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

50% up to 1200

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Mandal; Department of Farm Machinery, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institutes, Bangladesh Agricultural university

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is a broom for outside use and can be used for tilling of the soil and for removal of unwanted plants on a daily basis. It consists of sharp teeth like structures that are used to plough the soil out, thus loosening the soil and facilitating aeration.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the tool after use increases its lifespan. The tool must be kept in a place where moisture content is low to prevent rusting.

UTILITY

It facilitates loosening of the soil which improves aeration and plant growth. It is also commonly used for weeding purposes.

APPLICATION

It is most suitable for horticulture, i.e. in small plots where tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, turnip are grown.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 300-1200

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1700

DURABILITY

The material used for the construct is either mild steel or Aluminium, therefore the tool is rigid and robust. The use of Aluminium also prevents rusting.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

Higher productivity than the primitive way of cleaning the plot by hand or by age old tools.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It avoids the bending posture, which induces back pain whilst cleaning of the plot. It also considerably increases efficiency and quality of life.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

INR 1500-1900 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

50% up to 1200

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

"Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; Government of India, Government of Jharkhand; Sakhi Mandal"

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institutes, Bangladesh Agricultural university