SP 44 : 1989 Handbook of Agricultural Machinery Terminology

FOREWORD

With the increasing emphasis on farm mechanization for boosting agricultural production and for post-harvest processing, a large number of agricultural machinery for various operations are being designed, developed, manufactured and used in the country. For providing authentic definition of the terms used in respect of various agricultural machinery, a number of Indian Standards have been brought out as well as some definitions covered in various product specifications. However, the need for consolidated publication covering all the terms has always been acutely felt.

It is hoped that the Handbook will help in the adoption of uniform definitions thereby facilitating interpretation and communication amongst various interests. The Handbook will also satisfy a longfelt need of agricultural engineering profession.