TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a 4.1 kW diesel engine mounted on the power tiller chassis, power transmission system, two MS wheels, a frame and a rotary tiller. The rotary tiller has been provided with 16 blades fitted on high-pressure pipe of 37.5 mm diameter with the help of nuts and bolts to the flanges. For depth adjustment, two skids made of flat are provided on both sides of power tiller. A power cut-off device is provided to engage or disengage the power to the rotary system. The wheels with lugs are provided for traction.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

Useful for weeding between rows of crops like tapioca, cotton, sugarcane, maize,   tomato   and pulses having row spacing more than 45 cm.

COST/UNIT (India)

The cost of self-propelled power weeder is about INR. 40,000 and average cost of weeding is INR 1000/ha.

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 40,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Self propelled power weeder is a very durable equipment with a work life of 10 years or more.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

1 - 1.2 ha per day

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The equipment saves 90% operating time and 30% in cost of weeding as compared to hand weeding by khurpi

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

(engine operated below 2 bhp) 50% upto Rs. 25,000/- (engine operated above 2 bhp) 50% upto Rs. 35,000/- (Engine operated above 5 BHP) 50% upto Rs. 63,000/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

40% up to 1.2 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), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

. The weeder consists of two rotors, float, frame and handle. The rotors are cone frustum in shape, smooth and serrated strips are welded on the surface along its length. The rotors are mounted in tandem with opposite orientation. The orientation of rotors creates a back and forth movement in the top 30 mm of soil. The float, rotors and handle are joined to the frame. The float controls working depth and does not allow rotor assembly to sink in the puddle.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

Uprooting and burying of weeds in between standing rows of rice crop in wetlands.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 1900/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1150 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Under proper care and maintenance this equipment can continue to be efficient for upto 5 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

120 m2 /h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is easy to operate, and does not sink in the puddle. Bending posture is avoided thus reducing drudgery of workers in weeding operation in wetlands.Output is increased significantly

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

40% up to 0.012 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), Bangladesh Agricultural University

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Twin wheel hoe consists of two wheels, frame, V-blade fixed on a tyne, U-clamp and a handle. The cutting and uprooting of weeds in field is done through push and pull type action of the equipment. The equipment is operated at optimum soil moisture condition and preferably after 20-25 days of sowing i.e. when the weeds are small i.e. 1 to 3 cm height for better weeding performance.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

This tool is used for weeding and inter-culture in up-land row crops in black soil region.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 1500/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1500- 1800 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Under proper care and maintenance this equipment can continue to be efficient for upto 5 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

150 m2 /h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It saves Rs 500/ha as compared to manual weeding by Kudali. It avoids bending/squatting postures, which is generally adopted with short handled hand hoe in traditional method. Productivity of worker increased more than three times with the equipment than traditional method.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

4% of the rate

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 is a self-propelled, compact and light weight power weeder. It weighs 17 kg and consists of 1.30 kW engine, float and rotary cutting blades. There are four high speed rotating blades (300 rpm) on either side, which weed two rows at a time. The weeding width is 150 mm. The row spacing is 236 mm and hill spacing is 168 mm

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

 It is suitable for doing timely weeding operation under all soil conditions in line sown paddy and SRI paddy.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 34500/-

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 42,000-45,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

The average forward speed of operation of power weeder is about 30 m/min as compared to 15 m/min with cono-weeder. The average fuel consumption is 0.4 l/h. The field capacity of the power weeder is 0.70 ha/day and is about 4 times higher than cono weeder.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Due to compactness and less weight, it is easily maneuverable between the crop rows at speed.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

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 is manually operated weeder suitable for operation between the crop rows. It consists of a roller, which has two mild steel discs joined by mild steel rods. The V shaped blade follows the roller assembly and is mounted on the arms. The arms are joined to the handle assembly, which is made from thin walled pipes. For removing weeds, it is repeatedly pushed and pulled in between the crop rows in the standing position. The diamonds shaped pegs penetrate into the soil and the rolling action pulverize the soil. The blade in the push mode penetrates into the soil and cuts or uproots the weeds.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

The weeder is used for removing weeds in vegetable gardens, basins of orchard trees and Vineyard plantations

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.950/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 800 (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.2 ha/ Day

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation per ha is Rs. 36 It is easily operated by a man or woman. The weeder is useful and economical under ideal conditions; i.e. when the soil moisture content is about 10%.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

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

Finger Weeder can be used for upland as well as lowland rice. The operator moves the handle forward and backward so that the weeds get uprooted by both action. It is manually operated weeder suitable for operation between the crop rows.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

Specifically designed for in-row cultivation. The finger weeder ensures small and just emerging weeds are uprooted and dried out.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 750

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 800 (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.012 to 0.02 ha/hour

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is cheap hand tool which reduced labour requirement by 35 – 40% and was found to be ergonomically suitable for farm women.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

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 Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a main frame, gearbox, three rotary weeding blade assemblies, a 40 mm square shaft for transmission of power from gearbox to rotary assemblies and a set of sprockets and chains. A standard 3-point hitch arrangement has been provided to mount the frame to tractor. Power from tractor PTO is transmitted to main square shaft through gearbox mounted on main frame and a set of sprockets and chain. It facilitates adjustment of row-to-row spacing from 675 to 1165 mm.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1.Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings etc. After Each Use - 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Inter Cultivation

APPLICATION

For weeding and intercultural operations in between row crops like sugarcane, cotton, maize, etc.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.65,000- 1,20,000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1,20,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.24 ha/hour

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation with the machine is Rs. 1700/ha for single weeding as compared to Rs. 3600/ha by manual weeding. The machine saves 54% labour and 74% cost of operation as compared to traditional method.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1200/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

70% on 1,20,000

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 Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The width of the weeder was selected based on the row spacing (line to line distance) of transplanted and drum seeded rice and other crops. The overall width of the weeder was considered 12 cm. Hoe was used as a weeding tool. The wheels of the weeder were also designed as weeding tools because of its spike arrangement on the top of the rim of the wheel.

MAINTENANCE

Before Each Use - 1. Check blade bolts for tightness. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. 3. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings, etc. After Each Use – 1. Clean all loose grass & debris from the machine. 2. Inspect the equipment for worn or damaged components. 3. Store in a dry place to avoid rusting.

UTILITY

Weeding

APPLICATION

It is suitable for doing timely weeding operations under all soil conditions

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 20,000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 20,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

6.34 decimal/hr

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is easy to operate and does not sink in the puddle. Bending posture is avoided thus reducing the drudgery of workers in weeding operations in wetlands. Output is increased significantly.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% up to 1200

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Agricultural university, KVKs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

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

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

In the developed crusher machine five rollers were used and the diameter of each roller was 4 inches. In this crusher, sugarcane was crushed in three stages. One chevron grooved roller was used to cut the cane and make it easy for feeding to the crushing rollers. Another four rollers were used for pressing.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. 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

Crushing

APPLICATION

Crushing of sugarcane

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 38,000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 50,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

350-400 kg/hr

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is easy to operate and reduce the labor cost

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% up to 25,000

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

N/A

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Agricultural university, KVKs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

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