Performance evaluation of MB plough with combination of different Tillage Implements


Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 01 | Page : 20-26
    By

    Piyush Pradhan,

  • Ashish Kerketta,

  • Kippo Kiran Singh,

  • Bhujendra Kumar,

  1. Assistant Professor,, Dept of Science, College of Agriculture and Research Station, Kurud, Dhamtari, ,
  2. Assistant Professor, Dept of Science, College of Agriculture and Research Station, Katghora, Korba, ,
  3. Assistant Professor, Dept of Science, SVB College of Agriculture and Research Station, Patan, Durg, ,
  4. Assistant Professor, Dept of Science, College of Agriculture and Research Station, Kurud, Dhamtari, ,

Abstract

This study evaluates the performance of tractor-drawn tillage implements in various combinations on clay loamy soil. The research aimed to assess performance parameters such as field capacity, efficiency, depth and width of cut, and energy requirements during seedbed preparation. The experiments were conducted on a 40 × 30 m² plot using multiple tillage combinations, including moldboard (MB) ploughing, MB ploughing combined with cultivating, MB ploughing followed by rotavating, single-pass rotavating, and double-pass rotavating. The findings revealed that the double-pass operation of the rotavator achieved the highest performance index of 86.86%, demonstrating superior efficiency in seedbed preparation. Moreover, this combination exhibited the lowest energy consumption at 616 MJ/ha, signifying cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. These results underscore the importance of optimizing tillage combinations to enhance agricultural productivity and energy efficiency in clay loamy soil conditions. This study provides valuable insights for farmers and agricultural practitioners seeking to maximize efficiency in seedbed preparation while minimizing energy input.

Keywords: Tillage implements, Rotavator performance, Field capacity, Energy efficiency, Seedbed preparation.

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology ]

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Piyush Pradhan, Ashish Kerketta, Kippo Kiran Singh, Bhujendra Kumar. Performance evaluation of MB plough with combination of different Tillage Implements. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(01):20-26.
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Piyush Pradhan, Ashish Kerketta, Kippo Kiran Singh, Bhujendra Kumar. Performance evaluation of MB plough with combination of different Tillage Implements. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(01):20-26. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoast/article=2025/view=195268


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Volume 14
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Received 09/11/2024
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