Development of a small-scale power tiller for farmers in developing countries: A case study of Benin

Kantchede, Christian N.; Ahouansou, Roger H.; Ajav, E.A.; Bizimungu, Gaspard

doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100441

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“…These soil characteristic values are closer to the parameters found in the other work conducted by Kantchede et al 35 . According to Dayou et al 34 , the physical properties of soils are important for the proper monitoring of soil function.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The effective field capacity of the machine (0.096±0.02 ha hrG 1 ), obtained was higher than 0.04 ha hrG 1 than (0.0075 ha hrG 1 ) reported by Bochtis et al 30 and Kantchede et al 35 at a moisture content of 6.3 and 4.26%, respectively. The theoretical field capacity (0.069±0.02 ha hrG 1 ) was lower than 0.088 ha hrG 1 as reported by Bochtis et al 30 .…”

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confidence: 50%

“…The maximum ploughing depth of cut of the power tiller was 14.84 cm is higher than 7-8 cm obtained by Pradhan et al 36 . However, the report of Kantchede et al 35 , hinted a depth of 15 cm as the best depth for good agricultural yield for maize production.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Development of a Ride-On 2-Bottom Mouldboard Plough for Primary Tillage

Bello,

Onu,

Ozor

2023

Trends Appl. Sci. Res

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Background and Objective: Most single-sided mouldboard ploughs have challenges of needless empty turns and reduced ploughing efficiency. This requires a more efficient plough with reduced empty turns. The study aimed to develop a ride-on 2-bottom MB plough with seating and hydraulic lift jack attachments. Materials and Methods: The equipment consists of two major parts: The prime mover (power-tiller) and the accompanying implements, which include, the implement carrier, operator seat, the hydraulic jack pump and two mould board plough units. The machine was developed and fabricated based on standard engineering principles for part-sizing and materials selection. The machine was tested and the performance was evaluated using descriptive statistics. Results: The developed machine is dynamically stable and ergonomically suitable for operator comfort and manoeuvrability during field operation. The measured average cutting depth, width and speed parameters are 14.84, 24.56 cm and 3.48 km hG 1 , respectively. The evaluated average field efficiency and theoretical field capacity are 88.23% and 0.096 ha hrG 1 , respectively. The equipment is appropriate for small-scale farmers. Conclusion: A ride-on plough was successfully designed, constructed and tested for functionality and field performance. The cost implications showed that the machine is economically affordable for low-income farmers who could purchase the power tiller through joint ownership ventures.

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confidence: 89%