Principles of Agricultural Mechanization and Farm Power

Agriculture has remained the pillar of human civilization and its advancement has been directly correlated with developments in tools machinery and power. During the current period of high population growth declining arable land and increased food demand the importance of agricultural mechanization has never been greater. Not only does mechanization improve productivity but it also guarantees timely farm operations curtails drudgery conserves labor and maximizes the use of natural resources.This text Principles of Agricultural Mechanization and Farm Power aims to equip students researchers and practitioners with a thorough grasp of the basic concepts tools and technologies that power current mechanized farming systems. The text includes the principles of farm power mechanical and renewable energy sources the design and operation of agricultural implements and the economic and environmental implications of mechanization.