Questions and Answers
What is the main function of agricultural machinery?
Which of the following describes an agricultural tractor?
Which type of equipment is classified as tillage equipment?
What is the primary energy source for internal combustion engines used in agricultural machinery?
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How are agricultural implements classified?
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What is a self-propelled machine in agriculture?
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What does agricultural mechanization encompass?
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Which of the following is classified as farmstead equipment?
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What is the primary role of Crop Establishment Equipment?
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Which type of equipment is essential for ensuring that crops grow to their potential yield?
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What is the purpose of Drying Equipment in farming?
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What does the AFMech Law aim to achieve?
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Which organization is responsible for strengthening the agricultural engineering sector in the Philippines?
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What type of power source is primarily used by electric motors in farmstead equipment?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of equipment used in crop maintenance?
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Draft animals are primarily used for which of the following purposes in farming?
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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.
