Mechanization in agriculture : Problems & government initiatives - Budget & Economic Survey
Q. Which of the following statement / s is / are not correct?
1) Mechanization in agriculture is hindered by highly diverse agriculture with different soil and climatic zones.
2) A dedicated Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization has been initiated in the Twelfth Plan, with focus on spreading farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and regions that have low farm power availability.- Published on 06 Aug 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: None of the above
The main challenges to farm mechanization are, first, a highly diverse agriculture with different soil and climatic zones, requiring customized farm machinery and equipment and, second, largely small landholdings with limited resources.
