This book has been specifically written to fulfill the educational needs of students studying Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery, as well as Power Engineering. It has been prepared in accordance with the ARS-NET syllabus for the Farm Power and Machinery discipline, and it offers a comprehensive collection of important points on farm machinery, farm power, ergonomics, theory of machines, energy in agriculture, instrumentation, and workshop technology. The book serves as an invaluable resource for students preparing for various competitive exams such as ICAR JRF/SRF, NET, ARS, and GATE. Additionally, it includes a section on key notes that covers important terms related to farm machinery and power engineering, which can aid in a better understanding of the subject.
1. Introduction of Farm Power Machinery and Energy 2. Materials of Construction 3. Tillage Methods 4. Sowing and Planting 5. Plant Protection: Spraying and Dusting 6. Harvesting and Threshing 7. Theory of Machine and Machine Design 8. Tractor and Its Control System 9. Ergonomics in Agriculture 10. Energy in Agriculture 11. Workshop Practice and Technology 12. Instrumentation and Measurement System 13. Testing and Evaluation in Farm Machinery and Power 14. Formulae 15. Important Expansions References