Will Farm Mechanisation in India Improve the Farming Condition?

With a considerable decline in the usage of animal and human power for agricultural activities, the agricultural equipment manufacturers in India have developed a new range of agricultural tools. Most of these tools or vehicles are driven by fossil fuel. This has given rise to mechanisation in India. Although it is not as prevalent as other countries, it is gaining momentum.

Water scarcity tackling, better yield, improved economy are few of the benefits that mechanization offers. Here, we have shared some benefits.

• Input Savings: A study shows that farm mechanization provides several input savings such as Seeds (approximately 15%-20 %), fertilizers (approximately 15%-20% ),increased cropping intensity (approximately 5%-20%)

• Increased Efficiency Farm mechanization improves the efficiency of farm labour and reduces hard-work and burden. It also helps in saving time. Apart from this, mechanization also helps in boosting the harvest and lowers the chances of post-harvest losses thereby improving the quality of farming. All this ensures that the production costs are low and farmers are able to earn an additional income.
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