Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machinery offers a practical and insightful guide to the efficient use of agricultural equipment. From tractors and harvesters to seeders and irrigation systems, the book emphasizes the pivotal role of machinery in modern farming. It highlights how proper operation enhances safety, productivity, and fuel efficiency, while skilled maintenance prevents costly breakdowns and extends equipment lifespan. By focusing on real-world applications, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to reduce downtime and improve overall farm performance.

Divided into clear, informative sections, the book covers both preventive and corrective maintenance techniques, routine inspections, and operational best practices tailored to specific machinery tasks. It also explores how evolving technologies are reshaping farm equipment management. Ideal for students, professionals, and farmers alike, this book aims to bridge the gap between technology and field-level implementation, helping readers make informed decisions that boost productivity, ensure sustainability, and maximize return on investment in farm operations.

Tejas Ashok Bhosale completed his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) from Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Maharashtra. He qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Subsequently, he earned his Master of Technology (M. Tech.) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar. He has also qualified for the ICAR Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board National Eligibility Test (ICAR-ASRB-NET). With over 12 years of teaching experience in State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Tejas is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry (VCSGUUHF), Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. He is a DGCA-certified drone pilot, specializing in the application of drones within the agricultural sector.  Tejas has published 7 research papers, 5 popular articles, 1 book chapter, and 1 book. He has handled one project as Principal Investigator (PI) and another as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). Additionally, he possesses administrative experience in various capacities within SAUs. His areas of specialization include agricultural mechanization, precision agriculture, the use of drones in agriculture, and the design and development of intercultural and harvesting machinery. Tejas's expertise and contributions significantly enhance agricultural technology and education.

1. Primary Tillage Equipment: Mouldboard Plough and Disc Plough

2. Secondary Tillage

3. Weeding Equipment

4. Rotavator

5. Sowing Equipment

6. Adjustments and Calibration of Seed Drills

7. The Rise of Precision Farming Equipment

8. Bulldozers

9. Transplanting Equipment

10. Seedling Raising Technique for Transplanters

11. Construction and Function of Irrigation Equipment

12. Construction and Function of Harvesting Equipment

13. Construction and Function of Threshing Equipment