# Farm Machinery

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Agriculture
- Teacher: Prof. V K Tewari
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Biology
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/126105009)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/126105009)
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The course on Farm Machinery is designed for undergraduate students of Agricultural Engineering, Practicing Engineers, Machinery Manufacturers and Research Scientists. The contents comprises of basic principles and the use of modern technology, viz, Image Processing, Microcontrollers, Sensors and Embedded Systems. Design of horticultural machines and equipment are specially included considering the need of the hour. Suitable examples in the form of problems and their solutions are included for the students to get clarity about the various concepts discussed on each topic. Use of machines Custom hiring and mechanization of small farms are also discussed under each level of mechanization for the readership to appreciate the importance of the machines used.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Agricultural Engineering

PREREQUISITES : Students of 3rd yrs B.Tech./BE (Agricultural Engineering) or 4th yrs. B.Sc, Agricultural courses of Agricultural Universitiesl

## Lectures

1. [Lecture 1 : Importance of Farm Machines in the Contest of Enhance Production, Multiple Cropping, Labour Scarcity etc.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/6f904fb661ec) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 2 : Ploughing and first opening of the soil, the design and component details](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/08d49e9ad8bc) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 3 : Tractor, implement and soil force consideration for tillage implement design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/21987a202ace) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 4 : Tractor, implement and soil force consideration for tillage implement design](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/7b95143c6add) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 5 : Mechanics of rotavoator or rotary tillers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/097e08ccf496) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 6 : Design of a tractor PTO operated rotavator](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/1dbec468bfd5) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 7 : Tractor implement hitching systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/5deaac18364b) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 8 : Mechanics of tractor implement hitch system and traction prediction models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/83fa5d31f0ce) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 9 : Lecture on traction in laboratory](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/7bc9f35d78c5) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10 : Combination tillage implements for efficient land preparation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/beece44a76a9) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11 : LASER guided land laveller](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/ac7d684dd8d1) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12 : Introduction of seeding operation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/b19e545fcab1) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13 : Types of seed metering devices and their operation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/8270bd9211a3) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14 : Types of fertilizer metering, furrow opening and soil covering devices](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/360db44c4435) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15 : Equipment for seeding and planting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/2f0b04c3d0c6) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16 : Equipment for precision planting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/6ff1bfb64709) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17 : Equipment for Paddy Transplanting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/13cbb1f534aa) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18 : Microcontroller based uniform seed rate application system](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/aea25c22f76a) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19 : GPS based automatic Variable rate fertilizer applicator](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/bc2e290d450e) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20 : Embedded GPS integrated Variable Rate Fertilizer Applicator](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/1f07be51416c) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 21 : Design of a seeding equipment: PART -1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/22b592b1f6df) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 22 : Design of a seeding equipment: PART -2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/38588c20d090) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 23 : Design of a seeding equipment: PART -3](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/bd8473e50b72) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 24 : Design a tractor drawn seed drill for a 40 hp tractor –I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/e870d8198596) (YouTube)
25. [Lecture 25 : Design a tractor drawn seed drill for a 40 hp tractor-II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/9a4b2224f90a) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 26 : Testing of tractor operated seeding equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/e5c5ad791c3b) (YouTube)
27. [Lecture 27 : Estimation of wheel slip in farm machines](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/d1cfea356d74) (YouTube)
28. [Lecture 28 : Estimation of draft in farm machines-I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/95883ca3be23) (YouTube)
29. [Lecture 29 : Estimation of draft in farm machines -II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/dfa9e7ab309a) (YouTube)
30. [Lecture 30 : Vegetable Transplanting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/3e4c86492b91) (YouTube)
31. [Lecture 31 : Estimation of tractor axle and PTO torque in farm machines](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/24ed4241fa34) (YouTube)
32. [Lecture 32 : Farm machines for interculture operation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/f906eeb859b4) (YouTube)
33. [Lecture 33: Performance of weeding blades of a push-pull weeder](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/0c8be3b9d533) (YouTube)
34. [Lecture 34 : Advanced level machinery for inter and intra row weeding](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/15585d01df2a) (YouTube)
35. [Lecture 35 : Tractor mounted contact type microcontroller based improved variable rate herbicide applicator](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/f461a9ad1ee0) (YouTube)
36. [Lecture 36: Design of manually operated weeding equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/c69cd47b6587) (YouTube)
37. [Lecture 37 : Plant protection equipment/ machinery](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/b46e9dedc1a0) (YouTube)
38. [Lecture 38 : Selection and design of plant protection equipment/ machinery](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/06feaf38c014) (YouTube)
39. [Lecture 39 : Manually operated knapsack-cum-boom sprayer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/d73108e67d9d) (YouTube)
40. [Lecture 40 : Performance evaluation of sprayer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/61475d0d80fd) (YouTube)
41. [Lecture 41 : Testing and certification of spraying equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/7756db02e918) (YouTube)
42. [Lecture 42 : Problems based on the design and selection of spraying equipment- I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/02b12785944e) (YouTube)
43. [Lecture 43 : Problems based on the design and selection of spraying equipment- II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/2835183fcfe3) (YouTube)
44. [Lecture 44 : Advanced level spraying equipment: Ultrasonic sensor based sprayer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/aa63bcde4e32) (YouTube)
45. [Lecture 45 : Advanced level spraying equipment: Drone assisted variable rate chemical application system and electrostatic sprayer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/deebd7305fa2) (YouTube)
46. [Lecture 46 : Harvesting equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/d56f39635c0f) (YouTube)
47. [Lecture 47 : Machines for harvesting cereal crops, root and fruit crops](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/07e2373aa9a4) (YouTube)
48. [Lecture 48 : Combine Harvester](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/d9ac024eb22a) (YouTube)
49. [Lecture 49 : Advanced technology approach for cotton harvesting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/c8b88b7489c9) (YouTube)
50. [Lecture 50 : Threshing operation and equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/b90502081f28) (YouTube)
51. [Lecture 51 : Design of threshing equipment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/911052715ae6) (YouTube)
52. [Lecture 52 : Performance evaluation and testing of thresher](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/6a5186d94968) (YouTube)
53. [Lecture 53 : Conservation Agriculture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/644ff0923735) (YouTube)
54. [Lecture 54 : Materials for construction of farm machinery](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/1e5602bd971e) (YouTube)
55. [Lecture 55 : Machinery for Land Drainage, Land Reclamation and Estate Maintenance Part - I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/5b736eceaa32) (YouTube)
56. [Lecture 56 : Machinery for Land Drainage, Land Reclamation and Estate Maintenance Part - II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/9dc0a4f885aa) (YouTube)
57. [Lecture 57 : Machinery for Land Drainage, Land Reclamation and Estate Maintenance Part - III](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/1acbfebdb080) (YouTube)
58. [Lecture 58 : Machinery Selection and Management-Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/13cd3df6a52e) (YouTube)
59. [Lecture 59 : Machinery Selection and Management -Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/3388ac21593e) (YouTube)
60. [Lecture 60 : Epilogue](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/126105009/c46fcbfa13a8) (YouTube)