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An Approach to the Suitability of Mechanization in BARInd Area

M. A. Satter
Associate Professor
Dept. of Farm Power & Machinery, BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.

M. A. Quaiyum
Assistant Engineer
Barind Multipurpose Development Authority, Rajshahi.

M. I. Khan
Lecturer
Dep. of Farm Mechanics, Rajshahi Agricultural Collage, Rajshahi.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An attempt has been made to analyze the present status of agricultural mechanization in the actual Barind tract of Bangladesh. Discussions have been concentrated on the suitability of mechanization and use of drought power, overall socio-economic status of the population, soil conditions, water availability and cropping pattern in the region. The mechanization policy has been analyzed both in terms of energy consumption and economic cost relations maintaining soil structures. While using mechanical power, the two wheel tractors have been found suitable rather than the four wheel tractors.

Keywords: Mechanization, Tractor, Power tiller, Barind tract

Location: Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

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Program Area: Farm Mechanization

Commodity: Performance evaluation

Objectives:

To identify the Suitability of Mechanization in Barind Area

Methodology:

A comparison has been made between a two wheel tractor and a four wheel tractor for their suitability in field conditions. Assuming all other factors remaining conditions, the energy and cost of machine operation have been considered. The operating cost of the machine was considered on the basis of purchasing a 2-wheel tractor and hiring a 4-wheel tractor.It was found that for Boro rice land preparation, a 2-wheel tractor consumed less energy than a 4-wheel tractor. The operating cost of a power tiller was found to be Tk. 75/hr, and Tk. 1660/ha. The farmers of this area get tractor custom service from the BADC and Agro Service Centre, Rajshahi at a charge of Tk. 200/hr of TK. 1500/ha. Most of the farmers have no capability of purchasing a tractor along with associated implements. The topography of the land, being undulating, poses difficulty in tractor operation.

Source of Information: J. Agri. Mach. & Mech, V0l-3 (1&2), Pag:63-66, 1996

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Achievement/Findings:

It can be concluded and recommended that mechanization is pertinent and beneficial for the Barind area. Selective mechanization using 2-wheel tractor is better for its operational suitability and maintenance of soil structure in Barind area.

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