DISC HARROW

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is used to till the soil where crops are to be planted, also used to chop up unwanted weeds or crop remainders. The tractor mounted disc harrow consists of two gangs of discs mounted one behind the other. The disc on front gang throws soil outwards and the rear gang inward. Therefore, no soil remains uncut by the offset disc harrow. It is secondary tillage implement. It is used after the primary tillage and is used to break the clods developed during primary tillage operation.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Clean your disc harrow after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. If you need to store your disc harrow for an extended period, it is highly recommended that you clean it with a low-pressure water spray.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

By this implement, puddling in wet rice field is done smoothly, quickly and efficiently

COST/UNIT

Rs. 30,000 - 60,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Its body frame is strongly built and promises longer durability which makes it a reliable implement.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

2.5 ha/day

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It can till great depths, break massive clumps and ensure even levelling in just one pass. It is also very useful for converting a barren land into cultivable. It saves more time and money.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 20000 (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 30000 (for tractor > 35 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 50000 (for manual or animal operated)- 50% upto Rs. 10000

AGENCIES INVOLVED

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

POWER HARROW

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Power Harrow is a primary tillage implement. Its blades are sharp and long enough to till depths of any soil and improve its organic structure. Moisture remains in the soil and the water balance of the soil is maintained since the soil is not turned up as it is tilled. The vertically rotating cutters also prevent compaction of the soil , thus resulting in optimum preparation of the seed-beds.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

All lubrication points must be re-lubricated after the machine has been washed. The best way to store the harrow is to elevate it using the centre section corners as support, whereupon no weight is placed on the tines or tires. The tires, bearings and hydraulic hoses can be damaged as a result of long-term outdoor storage and therefore should be stored inside a dry shady area.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Power harrow may only be used for the specified purpose like mechanical soil tillage and seed-bed preparation.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 55,000 - 1,50,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Its sturdy structure is welded with high thickness plates which makes sure that it operates under toughest conditions. Its Gear Box designed with quality components promises longer life cycle of the implement.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

10-43 ha/day.

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Power harrows finely break up the soil, refining and evenly distributing it over the entire working width to create a perfect seed bed: they are generally used for secondary tillage after ploughing or subsoiling and can break up even the most compacted ground, often in a single pass. They enable an extremely high crop yield since they do not invert soil layers, but rather help to maintain the soil’s natural composition, structure and biodiversity.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 40000 (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 60000 (for tractor > 35 BHP)- 50% upto Rs. 100000

AGENCIES INVOLVED

POWER TILLER

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is basically a set of blades (called tines) that are mounted within a wheeled housing and are powered by either a gasoline engine or an electric motor. Each tine consists of four blades curving in alternately opposing directions. The inward-pointing tines keep the clods of soil and grass from accumulating on the blades, while the outward-pointing tines are the heavy cutters. They all work in conjunction with one another to dig into the soil aggressively.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

With time, the tines will become dull and need sharpening—you'll know it's time to sharpen if the tiller does not easily cut through soil. The oil and air filter need to be changed on a regular basis. Needs to be stored in dry and shady area.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Power tillers can be used for ploughing the soil, sowing seeds, planting seedlings, adding fertilizers etc.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 30,000 - 60,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

Power weeder is a very durbale equipment with a work life of 10 years or more.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

2.5 Hours/Acre

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Light in weight; compact in construction and have good maneuverability. The power tiller enables farmers to diversify cropping pattern and increase In yield of crops. Power tillers are preferred by small farmers and are used primarily for earning cash income through custom hiring.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(below 8 BHP)- upto Rs. 0.40 lakh (8 BHP & above)- upto Rs. 0.60 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

WHEEL HOE

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It is the modern version of the hand hoe, a garden tool that tills the soil and uproots weeds. It is used for secondary tillage. It has frames with teeth, stir, and pulverize the soil as it drags along it in a linear fashion. It is designed to turn the soil in careful patterns, which spares the crops and destroys the weeds. It is a manually operated long handle push-pull type tool and widely used for weeding and interculture in row crops.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

It is recommended to keep it away from direct sunlight and rain. Keep the blade sharp and clean. Always rinse off any dirt on the blade at the end of the day. Once a year or so, go over the tool occasionally with a wrench and a screwdriver and tighten any loose nuts.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

For weeding and intercultural operations in vegetables and other crops sown in rows.

COST/UNIT

Rs.1200/- (approx.)

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It covers 0.10 ha/day.

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It prepares the soil for new plants, and makes it less of a hassle to maintain it several weeks after the plants have fully developed.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

50% upto Rs. 600/-

AGENCIES INVOLVED

MOULDBOARD PLOUGH

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The implement consists of a share, mouldboard, landside, handle, depth gauge wheel and wooden beam. The share is made from medium or high carbon steel and hardened to resist wear during operation. The mouldboard that inverts the soil is made of mild steel. The gauge wheel is used to control the depth of operation.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Check the plough adjustments if the steering is hard. Constantly check for loose nuts and bolts. After every fifty hours tighten all nuts and bolts.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Deep ploughing / land preparation of rough soil

COST/UNIT

Rs. 18,000-40,000

DURABILITY

More than 5 Years

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

1.5-2.0 ha/day

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It is also used for turning green manure crop for decaying under the soil, which adds humus to the soil. It is also used for turning and mixing compost, farmyard manure or lime into the soil.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto 0.15 lakh (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto 0.19 lakh (for tractor >35 BHP)- 50%upto 0.44 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

TYNE TYPE CULTIVATOR

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a frame, tynes with reversible shovels, hitch system and heavy-duty springs. The function of spring is to save the cultivator tynes from breaking when some hard object comes in contact with the shovel or under the tyne. The shovels are made of heat-treated steel for longer life. The implement is mounted type and is controlled by the hydraulic system of the tractor.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Check proper tightening for all nuts and bolts. To check proper level of shovel. To take precaution to safe working load on frame.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Preparing seedbed, subsoil cultivation, and weeding /interculture.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 20,000 - 30,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.5 -0.6 ha/day

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Cultivators are used for seedbed preparation both in dry and wet soils. It is also used for intercultural operation by adjusting the tynes as per row to row distance. It is also used for puddling purposes

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto 0.15 lakh (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto 0.19 lakh (for tractor >35 BHP)- 50%upto 0.44 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

ROTAVATOR

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a steel frame, 3-point hitch system, a rotary shaft on which blades are mounted, power transmission system and a gearbox. The blades are of L-shape, made from medium carbon steel or alloy steel, hardened and tempered to suitable hardness It uses the power from tractor PTO.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Lubricate the engine before start working. Clean the tines wherever possible before using the rotavator.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Rotavator is used as both primary and secondary tillage operations

COST/UNIT

Rs. 70,000-1,00,000

DURABILITY

It is designed to be used for a long time with the ideal arrangement of blades.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.38-0.5 ha/day

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

A good seedbed and pulverization of the soil is achieved in a single pass of the rotavator. It is used in both dry land and wet land conditions. It is also suitable for incorporating straw and manure in the field. The power requirement will vary depending upon the width of the rotavator.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto 0.35 lakh (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto 0.44 lakh (for tractor >35 BHP)- 50%upto 0.63 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

POST HOLE DIGGER

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of a frame, three point hitch system and an auger. For operation of auger, it gets drive from tractor PTO shaft. The diameter and the depth of hole can be changed by changing auger assembly.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Lubricate daily. Store in a cool and dry place. Repaint the damaged painting of the equipment. Check all the moveable parts of the digger for wearing occurrence.

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

Used for digging holes for plantation/horticulture crops. Also used to dig holes for farm fencing.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 45,000-1,25,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

40-50 pits of 45-60 cm diameter and 90

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Timeliness in planting and saves considerable manual labour, time and money. cost of operation was 1250 per ha. There is net saving of 2500 per ha and a farmer can save 50,000 with one machine in one year. The benefit cost ratio is 3

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

50% subsidy upto Rs. 0.75 lakhs

AGENCIES INVOLVED

PULVERISING ROLLER

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Pulverizing roller is an attachment to commercially available cultivator. It pulverizes the soil and creates hardpan in the soil because of the impact of the blades on the soil. It consists of star wheels, central shaft, pulverizing members, mounting link and depth control tee. The pulverizing members are similar to lawn mower blades and are inserted in cast star wheels in such a way that it forms helical shape and progressively come in contact with soil. The roller is attached to the cultivator with the help of two mounting links.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

Clean your eqipment 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

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

They are used for puddling as well as dry seed bed preparation.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 30,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.4 ha/h

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

There is a saving of Rs. 900/- per hectare in cost of operation over traditional method. Additionally, it saves 20-30% water requirement for paddy fields due to better puddling.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto 0.15 lakh (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto 0.19 lakh (for tractor >35 BHP)- 50%upto 0.44 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

LASER GUIDED LAND LEVELLER

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The laser land leveler consists of a laser transmitter, a laser receiver, an electrical control panel, a twin solenoid hydraulic control valve, two wheels and a leveling bucket. The laser transmitter transmits a laser beam, which is intercepted by the laser receiver mounted on the leveling bucket. The control panel mounted on the tractor interprets the signal from the receiver and opens or closes the hydraulic control valve, which raises or lowers the bucket.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

It is used for precision leveling of land in one or both the directions.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 2,00,000 - 3,50,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

530 kg h/a

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Saves 25-30% of water with improving crop establishment and yield. Reduces weed problems and improves uniformity of crop maturity.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

50% upto 0.63 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED

PADDY HARROW / PUDDLER

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Paddy Harrow is used for puddling in rice field in wet condition. It consists of two gangs of disc mounted on a box frame. This is mounted on three point linkages of tractors and a wooden planker is attached at the rear-side of the harrow for leveling the field.

CATEGORY

NRE

MAINTANENCE

UTILITY

Preparation of Land (Tillage)

APPLICATION

It is used for puddling in wet rice field. Use of this equipment helps in puddling of the field smoothly, quickly and efficiently.

COST/UNIT

Rs. 30,000

DURABILITY

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

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.35-0.50 ha/h

SOCIAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It can puddle great depths, break massive clumps and ensure even levelling in just one pass. It saves more time and money. It saves 20-35 % fuel consumption and 20-30 % water requirement in comparison to traditional method.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT.

(for tractor < 20 BHP)- 50% upto 0.15 lakh (for tractor 20-35 BHP)- 50% upto 0.19 lakh (for tractor >35 BHP)- 50%upto 0.44 lakh