Complete Mechanization of Oil Seed Crop Cultivation to Augment the Potentiality of Yellow Revolution in India: A Review
R. Rithiga
Department of Agronomy, Anbil Dharamalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Thiruchirapalli, Navalurkuttapattu – 620009, Tamil Nadu, India.
S.K. Natarajan
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Department of Agronomy, Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Salem, Yethapur-636119 Tamil Nadu, India.
S.R. Venkatachalam
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Salem, Yethapur- 636119 (Tamil Nadu), India.
S. Rathika
Department of Agronomy, Anbil Dharamalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Thiruchirapalli, Navalurkuttapattu – 620009, Tamil Nadu, India.
R. Sivakumar
Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore- 641003 Tamil Nadu, India.
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Abstract
This study explores how mechanization could support oil seed production in India in line with the self-sufficiency objectives of the yellow revolution. The text highlights the limitations, such as low yields and reliance on imports, and highlights how mechanization can increase productivity, profitability, and resource usage. Particular mechanized techniques for different stages such as field preparation, sowing, weed management, and harvesting are explored with an emphasis on groundnut, Castor, Sunflower, Rapeseed, Soybean and sesame cultivation. This review paper promotes broader adoption of mechanization as a crucial tactic to accomplish sustainable growth in oil seed production and reduce dependence on imports.
Keywords: Mechanization, yellow revolution, precision farming, combine harvester, oil seeds, productivity