Design and Development of Ecofriendly Tilling Machine for Sustainable Agricultural Practices

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T Anil Kumar, S M Aradhya, Eswaraiah K S, Sharana Basava

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Agricultural mechanization is crucial for enhancing productivity and reducing production costs through timely operations. In India, where 86 percent of farmers are small and marginal, acquiring heavy machinery like tractors and their implements is often financially unfeasible. However, power tillers present a cost-effective and versatile alternative, well-suited to small-scale farms. Power tillers can handle a wide range of tasks, including plowing, dry-tillage, weeding, intercultural activities, pesticide application (spraying and dusting), crop harvesting (thinning), and post-harvest handling (bagging). They are easy to maintain, and operators can perform on-the-spot fixes without special training. Various external attachments can be used or constructed to tailor the power tiller to specific tasks. This research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of India's power tiller market by examining previous studies and assessing the current state and growth potential of power tillers. It also identifies obstacles to widespread adoption. The study concludes that power tillers can efficiently perform agricultural tasks, boosting productivity and reducing labor intensity due to their versatility.


This paper discusses the design of "Battery-Powered Tiller" embodies a transformative approach to tillage practices by leveraging rechargeable batteries. This initiative aims to revolutionize how farmers cultivate their land, promoting eco-friendly and efficient agricultural operations. Battery-powered tillers offer numerous advantages, including efficiency, labor savings, versatility, precision, time savings, and scalability, contributing significantly to the mechanization of agricultural practices. Suitable for both small-scale and large-scale farming operations, these tillers enhance soil management and crop yields through precise operations. They often come with various attachments and accessories, enabling them to perform a wide range of agricultural tasks. This versatility makes them ideal for diverse agricultural activities. Sowing, the practice of planting seeds in the soil to initiate crop or plant growth, is a fundamental step in agriculture and gardening, marking the beginning of the plant's life cycle. A multipurpose tiller with sowing capabilities is a versatile agricultural tool that combines the functions of both tilling or cultivating the soil and sowing seeds in a single operation.

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