Impact Of Mechanisation Costs for Cultivation of Paddy and Cotton Crops in Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda Districts - A Study

The use of technology, machinery, and automation in agricultural processes is referred to as farm mechanization. The goal of farm mechanization is to improve efficiency, minimize labor, and raise productivity throughout the agricultural industry. In modern agriculture, it plays an important function, notably in minimizing the amount of time and work that is performed manually while simultaneously enhancing both the quality and quantity of the output. Despite liberalization policies, farm mechanization in India remains underutilized. The service and manufacturing sectors have expanded their opportunities. The labor has migrated from agriculture to other sectors. Since the year 2000, there has been a significant increase in urbanization, leading to a severe labor shortage. Agricultural mechanization has been increasing year on year. The mechanization of farming has resulted in a slight increase in cultivation costs compared to labor costs; however, the costs of mechanization are relatively high. Adopting mechanization overall contributes significantly to the economy by enhancing efficiency and increasing production.