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View article: Development of a sensor-based embedded system for on-the-go variable-rate fertilizer applicator in maize crop
Development of a sensor-based embedded system for on-the-go variable-rate fertilizer applicator in maize crop Open
Efficient nutrient management is key to maximizing crop yield and input use efficiency. This study developed a sensor-based embedded system for on-the-go variable-rate nitrogen application in maize using real-time NDVI data from a GreenSee…
View article: Development and performance evaluation of narrow row spaced weeder
Development and performance evaluation of narrow row spaced weeder Open
The weeds are undesirable, unwanted plants. Weeding is an important operation in crop production and labour-intensive agricultural operation. Weeding is generally done 15 - 20 days after sowing. Weeding is carried out at the initial stages…
View article: Study of whole body and hand-arm vibration in a small tractor with implements
Study of whole body and hand-arm vibration in a small tractor with implements Open
Mechanization is the main solution to increase work output and also to improve the timeliness of operations. In this regard, tractors are the major prime movers in Indian farms. The sale of tractors in the country was 894112 units in 2023,…
View article: Strategic application of nano sulphur and nano calcium for groundnut growth and yield response: A multivariate approach
Strategic application of nano sulphur and nano calcium for groundnut growth and yield response: A multivariate approach Open
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a significant oilseed crop widely cultivated for its high oil content and nutritional value. To meet the increasing demand for better oil yield and quality, improving productivity through effective nutrie…
View article: An overview of mechanized cotton harvesting : Introduction of AI enabled robot and its implication in mechanization
An overview of mechanized cotton harvesting : Introduction of AI enabled robot and its implication in mechanization Open
Cotton has been a pivotal crop throughout India's history, maintaining its significant social and economic importance in contemporary Indian society. In India, cotton is harvested manually using traditional hand-picking techniques. However…
View article: Integrated AHP-TOPSIS framework for fodder pellet evaluation with fibre-digestibility correlation analysis
Integrated AHP-TOPSIS framework for fodder pellet evaluation with fibre-digestibility correlation analysis Open
Pelleted feeds ensure balanced nutrition, improved digestibility, long-term preservation and enhanced palatability, making them vital for livestock during lean seasons. With the growing demand for optimized feed formulations, evaluating co…
View article: Advancements in the realm of calcium nanoparticles: An in-depth exploration of synthesis, characterization and multifaceted applications in agriculture
Advancements in the realm of calcium nanoparticles: An in-depth exploration of synthesis, characterization and multifaceted applications in agriculture Open
An extensive overview of nano calcium is given in this article, with particular attention paid to its synthesis methods, characterization techniques and agricultural applications. It highlights the unique properties of nano calcium and its…
View article: Advancements in rice harvest machinery towards enhanced efficiency in modern agriculture
Advancements in rice harvest machinery towards enhanced efficiency in modern agriculture Open
Rice is a vital food crop globally, ensuring food and nutritional security for the population. Same way, rice is an important food crop in the India and also has many traditional values. The mechanization of rice cultivation has significan…
View article: Effect of improved Establishment Technologies (ET) on growth, yield, economics and energy use in Italian millet
Effect of improved Establishment Technologies (ET) on growth, yield, economics and energy use in Italian millet Open
Minor millets are small, seeded grains with enriched minerals and nutrients over other grain crops. Besides its nutritional quality, low yielding potential and lack of available technologies restricted its cultivation area. During the last…
View article: Tree fruit harvesting: Recent developments and future challenges for robotic harvesting
Tree fruit harvesting: Recent developments and future challenges for robotic harvesting Open
Tree fruit harvesting is a vital process in agriculture, involving the collection of ripe fruits from trees. This review examines manual, mechanical and automated harvesting methods, focusing on their benefits, challenges and potential adv…
View article: Smart mechanization of tapioca planting: Integrating AI and advanced technologies
Smart mechanization of tapioca planting: Integrating AI and advanced technologies Open
Conventional farming guidelines lack detail, providing crop suggestions without location-based advice. This makes it challenging for farmers to make informed decisions about where to plant crops, affecting their productivity and profitabil…
View article: A review on machineries used for turmeric cultivation in India
A review on machineries used for turmeric cultivation in India Open
Turmeric is a prominent spice that is cultivated throughout India. India holds a prime position in the world turmeric industry. The activities included in turmeric cultivation, like land preparation, planting, weeding and digging, demand i…
View article: Pelletization as a forage conservation technique: Enhancing feed efficiency and sustainability in livestock
Pelletization as a forage conservation technique: Enhancing feed efficiency and sustainability in livestock Open
Integrating crop and livestock production, especially with cattle, is vital for food security and economic growth in India. The livestock sector helps increase farm income, boosts the national economy, and provides employment opportunities…
View article: Impact of mechanization with improved technologies on germination and crop stand indices of foxtail millet (Setaria italica)
Impact of mechanization with improved technologies on germination and crop stand indices of foxtail millet (Setaria italica) Open
Minor millets encompass more minerals and nutrients than other food grains. They are being cultivated in limited areas due to poor yielding ability and lack of improved technologies (pelleting, sowing methods, land configurations and suppl…
View article: Growth and yield of irrigated maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by mechanization and nutrient management practices
Growth and yield of irrigated maize (Zea mays L.) as influenced by mechanization and nutrient management practices Open
Maize is a dominant and promising crop grown in almost all regions throughout the year for various purposes, owing to its wide adaptability. In India, the productivity of maize is low, which can be attributed to usage of conventional varie…
View article: Improving agricultural spraying with multi-rotor drones: a technical study on operational parameter optimization
Improving agricultural spraying with multi-rotor drones: a technical study on operational parameter optimization Open
Drones play a key role in enhancing nutrient management efficiency under climate change scenarios by enabling precise and adaptable spray applications. Current aerial spray application research is primarily focused on examining the influen…
View article: Key challenges faced in coconut farming across Coimbatore and Tirupur districts, Tamil Nadu
Key challenges faced in coconut farming across Coimbatore and Tirupur districts, Tamil Nadu Open
View article: Mechanization Challenges in Selected Distinct Agricultural Systems in India
Mechanization Challenges in Selected Distinct Agricultural Systems in India Open
Mechanization has significantly advanced various sectors, particularly agriculture, by enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. But still mechanization finds challenges in several agricultural systems. This study explores th…
View article: Optimizing Anaerobic Digestion of Tannery Fleshings with Different Inoculums Using Biochemical Methane Potential Test and Mathematical Modelling
Optimizing Anaerobic Digestion of Tannery Fleshings with Different Inoculums Using Biochemical Methane Potential Test and Mathematical Modelling Open
View article: Technology to Increase Carbon Mineralization Potential of Crop Residues under Cotton-Maize-Pulse Cropping System
Technology to Increase Carbon Mineralization Potential of Crop Residues under Cotton-Maize-Pulse Cropping System Open
Background: Cotton, maize and pulses are widely grown crops in the western zone of Tamil Nadu, resulting in a significant accumulation of crop residues throughout the year. The persistence of these crop residues after harvest can cause pro…
View article: Design, Development and Evaluation of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Fruit Picker Cum Collector
Design, Development and Evaluation of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Fruit Picker Cum Collector Open
Harvesting of neem fruits can be done either by ground picking, shaking off the tree, or directly stripping from the branches. Since the manual collection of neem fruits is a labor-intensive process, consuming around 30 per cent of harvest…
View article: Exploring the Impact of Tillage Methods on Crop Residue Decomposition and Nutrient Release: A Litter Bag Study
Exploring the Impact of Tillage Methods on Crop Residue Decomposition and Nutrient Release: A Litter Bag Study Open
Background: Recycling of crop residues has gained attention over the past few decades due to its influence in sustaining the soil fertility and crop production. In this context, it is of crucial to study the effect of crop residue type, pl…
View article: Estimation of Sensor-based site specific variable rate fertilizer application for maize (Zea mays L.) crop
Estimation of Sensor-based site specific variable rate fertilizer application for maize (Zea mays L.) crop Open
Optical spectrometry sensors in crops offer a remarkable technological breakthrough in the field of variable-rate nitrogen fertilization. A field study was conducted during rainy (kharif) season of 2021 at the research farm of the Agricult…
View article: Optimizing Nursery Trays for Minimizing Seedlings per Pick of Transplanter in SRI
Optimizing Nursery Trays for Minimizing Seedlings per Pick of Transplanter in SRI Open
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) revolutionizes rice cultivation through innovative practices. It is a methodology that enhances rice yields by optimizing plant growth and resource utilization. This study, conducted in 2023 at TNAU…
View article: Effect of Downwash Airflow Distribution of Multi-Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on Spray Droplet Deposition Characteristics in Rice Crop
Effect of Downwash Airflow Distribution of Multi-Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on Spray Droplet Deposition Characteristics in Rice Crop Open
View article: Influence of the downwash airflow in Hexacopter Drone on the spray distribution pattern of boom sprayer
Influence of the downwash airflow in Hexacopter Drone on the spray distribution pattern of boom sprayer Open
The spray characteristics of drone sprayers are significantly influenced by the downwash airflow produced by Drone multi-rotors. The present study aimed to study the influence of downwash airflow and the operational parameters of Drone spr…
View article: Optimization of biogas potential using kinetic models, response surface methodology, and instrumental evidence for biodegradation of tannery fleshings during anaerobic digestion
Optimization of biogas potential using kinetic models, response surface methodology, and instrumental evidence for biodegradation of tannery fleshings during anaerobic digestion Open
The optimization of the batch size experiment was run for a hydraulic retention time of 45 days using proteolytic enzyme pretreatment. The highest amounts of biogas were produced in comparison to conventional BDS (25:75), which is not proc…
View article: Instrumental evidence for biodegradation of tannery fleshings during anaerobic digestion and proteolytic enzyme hydrolysate study
Instrumental evidence for biodegradation of tannery fleshings during anaerobic digestion and proteolytic enzyme hydrolysate study Open
In the present study the evaluation of different instruments was conducted to check the chemical structure change and the contamination of the different treatments and the raw sample of tannery fleshings were checked in it. The thermogravi…
View article: Design and Development of Ground Collection System for Neem Fruit
Design and Development of Ground Collection System for Neem Fruit Open
India is one of the leading producers of neem in the world. But still, there is no mechanical system available for either harvesting the neem fruits from the tree or collecting the neem fruits from the ground. Also, the manual ground colle…
View article: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tissue Culture Banana Plantlets for the Design of Planting Mechanism
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tissue Culture Banana Plantlets for the Design of Planting Mechanism Open
Aims: To design a mechanical transplanting mechanism for tissue culture banana plantlets, physical and mechanical properties such as mass, height of plantlet, pseudostem height from tray to first leaf, pseudostem diameter between root plug…