Crop Harvesting
Harvesting involves the extraction of complete plants or economically valuable parts post-maturity, such as grain, seeds, leaves, roots, or the entire plant. The residual part of the stem left in the field after harvesting is referred to as stubble.
Methods of Crop Harvesting
There are two primary harvesting techniques in agriculture: mechanical and manual.
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Type of Harvesting |
Mechanical Harvesting |
Manual Harvesting |
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Use of |
In the mechanical method, farmers use machinery. |
In the manual method, farmers use labor. |
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Energy and cost |
Low cost, time, and energy required method. |
High cost and energy required time-consuming method. |
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Tools used |
It involves using harvesters to gather mature crops. |
It involves using tools like sickles. |
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Type of method |
Advanced method |
Traditional method. |
Crop Production – Harvesting & Storage
Crop production is an agricultural activity of cultivation of a crop on a large scale. Any plant grown on a large scale for food or income source is termed a crop. The increasing global population, coupled with escalating demands for food, crop production losses, and challenges in agricultural practices, causes a threat to food availability, particularly in certain regions. To reduce these problems crop management plays an important role. In addition to crop production, crop harvesting, and storage are also important for the long shelf life of the crop.
Table of Content
- Crop Production Definition
- What is Crop Production?
- Crop Harvesting
- Harvesting Methods of Different Crops
- Storage of Crops