Agricultural Machinery Overview

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What is the main function of agricultural machinery?

To study the application and management of agricultural machines (correct)

To manufacture tools for household use

To improve waste disposal methods

To develop renewable energy systems

Which of the following describes an agricultural tractor?

A vehicle that requires external power to operate

A tool designed for seed planting only

A traction machine supplying power to agricultural implements (correct)

A machine exclusively designed for livestock management

Which type of equipment is classified as tillage equipment?

Plow and harrow (correct)

Tractors and combines

Livestock feed systems

Waste handling systems

What is the primary energy source for internal combustion engines used in agricultural machinery?

Petrol or diesel Signup and view all the answers

How are agricultural implements classified?

Into towed, mounted, and semi-mounted implements Signup and view all the answers

What is a self-propelled machine in agriculture?

An implement with an integral power unit for mobility and power Signup and view all the answers

What does agricultural mechanization encompass?

Development and extension of diverse agricultural technologies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as farmstead equipment?

Crop drying systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Crop Establishment Equipment?

To place seeds or plant parts into the seedbed Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment is essential for ensuring that crops grow to their potential yield?

Crop Maintenance Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Drying Equipment in farming?

To reduce moisture for safe storage Signup and view all the answers

What does the AFMech Law aim to achieve?

To promote environmentally-safe agricultural practices and food security Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for strengthening the agricultural engineering sector in the Philippines?

Bureau of Agricultural and Fishery Engineering (BAFE) Signup and view all the answers

What type of power source is primarily used by electric motors in farmstead equipment?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of equipment used in crop maintenance?

Harvesting Equipment Signup and view all the answers

Draft animals are primarily used for which of the following purposes in farming?

To pull small farm implements Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization

Focus on application, use, and management of agricultural machines and tools for both production and post-production operations.
Encompasses development, manufacture, and extension of agricultural tools, utilizing various energy sources (animal, human, mechanical, electrical, renewable).

Agricultural Field Equipment

Primarily designed for field operations, includes tractors, self-propelled machines, and implements.
Agricultural tractors are traction machines providing power to implements and enabling soil engagement.

Types of Implements

Agricultural implements classified as towed, mounted, or semi-mounted, designed for specific agricultural operations.
Self-propelled machines have integral power units for mobility and operations.

Farmstead Equipment

Used in food and fiber production; includes livestock handling, crop drying, milling systems, and waste handling systems.

Power Units

Internal combustion engines provide torque and speed for agricultural machinery using petrol or diesel.
Electric motors commonly drive farmstead equipment like fans, pumps, and conveyors.

Tillage and Crop Equipment

Tillage equipment (e.g., plow, harrow) prepares land for planting.
Crop establishment equipment places seeds or plants into seedbeds with fertilizers.
Crop maintenance equipment ensures optimal growth through cultivating, weeding, and irrigation.

Harvesting and Post-Harvest Equipment

Harvesting equipment gathers produce and separates it from plants, while threshing prepares it for processing.
Drying equipment reduces moisture for safe storage, while milling equipment processes products for consumption.
Storage equipment protects products from deterioration during extended storage.

Draft Animals

Domesticated animals such as horses and oxen pull small farm implements like plows and harrows.

Legislation and Organizations

AFMech Law (Republic Act 10601), effective from June 28, 2013, promotes cost-effective and environmentally safe agricultural practices for food security and farmer income enhancement.
Bureau of Agricultural and Fishery Engineering (BAFE) strengthens the engineering sector in agriculture and fisheries under the Department of Agriculture.
Philippine Center for Postharvest and Mechanization (PhilMech) coordinates mechanization and postharvest programs and projects.

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This quiz explores the application, use, and management of agricultural machinery and tools. It covers the development and extension of various mechanized implements in agriculture, focusing on their role in production and post-production operations. Test your knowledge on agricultural mechanization and its impact on farming.