Farm Machinery and Implements

This course introduces students to the basic constructional features and operational principles of engine & its operation, the commonly used agricultural machinery and implements used for agricultural operations. Topics include Tractor Engine with its working operation, tillage, seeding and sowing, harvesting machines, chemical application machines and equipment's.

ยง  At the end of the course, a student will be able to:

  • Describe the different types of farm implements or machinery.
  • Explain the objectives or purposes of tillage.
  • Classify the different tillage activities
  • Differentiate primary and secondary tillage implements.
  •  Know and understand the common parts of tractor engine and its working principle as well as operation of IC engine
  • Describe the functions of grain harvesting machine