Selection of Optimum Sizes ofAgricultural Machinery - A Case Study

Abstract

Selection of proper size of farm power and machinery is an important component of any farm enterprise. The decision for a particular size is very critical not only because of the high proportion of total cost attributed to machinery but also due to the infrequency and irrevocability of such decisions. Computer-based least cost mathematical models were developed for the selection of power and machinery system for paddy-wheat crop rotation practiced in Karnal district of Haryana State in India. The input data required for the models were collected through sample survey of the study area. The outputs of the model were compared with different categories of farmers. It was found that there was no significant difference between the actual farm compliments and the prediction of the model.