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What is a significant advantage of using non-tractor farm equipment in India?
What is a significant advantage of using non-tractor farm equipment in India?
What is an outcome of farm mechanisation in terms of crop quality?
What is an outcome of farm mechanisation in terms of crop quality?
Why is farm mechanisation an alternative to dealing with the increasing cost of labour?
Why is farm mechanisation an alternative to dealing with the increasing cost of labour?
What is a benefit of farm mechanisation in terms of resource usage?
What is a benefit of farm mechanisation in terms of resource usage?
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What is a consequence of using non-tractor farm equipment in India, particularly for small land parcel sizes?
What is a consequence of using non-tractor farm equipment in India, particularly for small land parcel sizes?
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What is an outcome of farm mechanisation in terms of the workforce in agriculture?
What is an outcome of farm mechanisation in terms of the workforce in agriculture?
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Why is farm mechanisation important for small land parcel sizes in India?
Why is farm mechanisation important for small land parcel sizes in India?
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What is a benefit of farm mechanisation in terms of its impact on agriculture operations?
What is a benefit of farm mechanisation in terms of its impact on agriculture operations?
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What is an outcome of using mechanised equipment in farming operations?
What is an outcome of using mechanised equipment in farming operations?
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Why is farm mechanisation important for reducing the cost of cultivation?
Why is farm mechanisation important for reducing the cost of cultivation?
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Study Notes
Challenges in Farm Mechanization
- Lack of industry-specific NIC code for farming machinery industry
- Products associated with farming machineries are spread across multiple NIC codes
- Small and fragmented land holdings make it difficult for marginal farmers to purchase even minor farming equipment
- Inadequate quantity and quality of service centers for proper maintenance of farming equipment
- Low awareness among farmers about various kinds of machineries and implements and methods of using them
- Limited Research & Development (R&D) in Non-tractor Farm Machinery
- Shortage of skilled workers in fabrication of agricultural tools and machinery
Farm Mechanization in India
- India's farm equipment market is 7% of the global market
- 80% of the value contribution comes from tractors
- Need to focus on Non-tractor farm machinery development
- India is reliant on low-grade equipment or imports for non-tractor farm machinery
- Trade in non-tractor farm machinery forms less than 1% of total merchandise trade in the segment
Importance of Farm Mechanization
- Farm mechanization can increase farm productivity by up to 30% and reduce input cost by about 20%
- Reduces work burden and increases efficiency, particularly for female workforce in agriculture
- Can aid in outward migration of educated youth from the farm sector
- Alternative to deal with increasing cost of labor
- Improves quality of crops through precision and accuracy in farming operations
- Promotes sustainable agriculture by reducing land, water, and energy required for farming operations
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This quiz assesses your understanding of the challenges faced by the farm mechanization industry, including the lack of industry-specific NIC codes and fragmentation. Test your knowledge of the issues hindering the growth of this sector.
