What are the priorities of mechanization in the present scenario?
With a view to spreading new technology, the demonstration of newly developed equipment has been taken up through State Governments, ICAR and through Central /State organizations. Efforts are on to improve the quality of agricultural equipment particularly those manufactured in the small scale sector, development of human resource for promotion of new and hi-tech equipment for the benefit of small and marginal farmers. Due priority to popularize gender friendly agricultural equipment for women farmers is also being given. Emphasis is also being given on promotion of resource/residue management equipment, water and energy conservation equipment etc. Institutional credit is available to the farmers besides subsidy for the purchase of various identified equipment.
With a view to spreading new technology, the demonstration of newly developed equipment has been taken up through State Governments, ICAR and through Central /State organizations. Efforts are on to improve the quality of agricultural equipment particularly those manufactured in the small scale sector, development of human resource for promotion of new and hi-tech equipment for the benefit of small and marginal farmers. Due priority to popularize gender friendly agricultural equipment for women farmers is also being given. Emphasis is also being given on promotion of resource/residue management equipment, water and energy conservation equipment etc. Institutional credit is available to the farmers besides subsidy for the purchase of various identified equipment.
