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, with exports of 97745 units. The vibration studies have been conducted for tractors of higher horsepower and power tillers, which showed that continuous operation may result in health problems to the operator. Labour shortage has triggered the use of machinery and a safe and com…

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 nutrient management is crucial. Hence, the field study was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to evaluate the effects of foliar applications of nano sulphur and nano-calcium on the growth and yield of groundnut. The experiment involved fifteen treatments with different con…

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, manual cotton-picking poses drawbacks such as high labor cost, labor shortage and risks to worker’s health due to prolonged exposure to pesticides and repetitive motion injuries, thereby affecting overall productivity and sustainability in the cotton industry. Mechanical harves…

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 complex nutritional data has become crucial. However, ranking feed combinations using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods remains a significant challenge. This study, conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during 2024–2025, assessed 27 fodder pellet …

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 potential as a promising nanomaterial in agriculture. The synthesis section discusses various methods to produce nano calcium, including sol-gel, precipitation, hydrothermal synthesis and green synthesis approaches and it highlights the nuances involved in tailoring nano calcium…