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Re-circulating batch dryerMechanizationA dryer is a mechanical device or machine that removes the water from wet grains by forcing either ambient air or heated air through the grain bulk."re-circulating batch dryer, components of re-circulating batch dryer, mixed flow type recirculating dryer, types of re-circulating batch dryers " English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Fixed bed batch dryerMechanizationA dryer is a mechanical device or machine that removes the water from wet grains by forcing either ambient air or heated air through the grain bulk. In a fixed-bed batch dryer, the same quantity of grain is kept stationary in a holding bin until drying is completed.fixed-bed batch dryer for rice, types of fixed-bed batch dryer, fat bed dryer, circular bin dryer technical details English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Troubleshooting a flat-bed dryerMechanizationA dryer is a machine that removes the water from wet grains by forcing heated air through the grain bulk. In a flat bed dryer, the same quantity of grain is kept stationary in a holding bin until drying is completed.problems in rice drying operation, flat bed dryer, loss of germination due to drying, smoky combution from dryer English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Types of farm powerMechanizationAll farm power operations require a specific amount of energy. The time required will vary according to the size and type of power source used. Power can be supplied by humans, animals, or machines.types of farm power, human labour for farm operation, advantages of two wheel tractor, advantages of 4 wheel tractor English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Matching equipment to farm sizeMechanizationSelecting the correct size and type of equipment is important to maximize field efficiency and farm profitability. Matching equipment to a farm or business is a step by step process that requires an understanding of the most important tasks, the time required for their completion and the efficiency of each operation.Matching equipment to farm size, how to match equipment, power requirement for farm, critical farm operation English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Safe tractor operationMechanizationField operation like, land preparation may take most of the energy and cost. A tractor is specifically designed to reduce energy and operation cost. Modern tractors are powered with heavy duty engines and advanced features that enable farmers to cpmplete field activies in less time and budget. But the most important aspect of using these tractors is to follow safety instructions.how to operate tractor safely, things to know while ridind a tractor, operating a 4 wheel tractor, tractor for fileld operations English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Sources of farm powerMechanizationHumans, animals and machines are all used as sources of power in rice production.farm power sources, time required for manual task, animal power, tractor power, two and four wheel tractor power English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Farm powerMechanizationFarm power is one of the most expensive and critical inputs when growing a rice crop. All operations require a certain amount of power and often the success of the crop depends on the ability to get the task completed on time.farm power in rice cultivation, sources of farm power, power required for ploughing, time required for ploughing English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Land preparation-tillage implementsLand preparationEquipment used for land preparation are classified as either primary or secondary tillage implements.tillage implements for land preparation, primary tillage equipments, secondary tillage equipments, rotavators, cultivators English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Land preparation-puddling implementsLand preparationThe soil is often puddled to decrease deep percolation of water and to control weeds. It may be done in many different ways from human and animal systems to specialkise puddling machines.puddling implements for land preparation, cage wheels, hydrotillers, puddlers English ଓଡ଼ିଆ