A Study on Farm Mechanization Level of Farmers of Junagadh Taluka

In modern usage, “agricultural mechanization” has come to mean the use of engines, especially tractors, for farm operations, but the word as used in this paper is in its fuller meaning to include all tools, implements and machines which can help the farmer or agricultural practitioner to use his muscles and mind to better advantage. The role of mechanization in enhancing agricultural productivity is well recognized. This paper reveals the status of agricultural mechanization in Junagadh Taluka. To study the available mechanization inputs and utilization questionnaires that were carefully designed to obtain information on the type power source available and their levels of utilization by the farmer of Junagadh taluka. It was revealed from the results of the data.

Vithlani Nipa studied M.Tech in Soil and Water Engineering in Junagadh Agriculture University (JAU), Junagadh , India.She also worked in Center of Excellence on Soil and Water Management in JAU , Junagadh.. She is working as Research Associate in Research Testing and Training Center (RTTC), JAU, Junagadh