History of Mechanized Farming

Mechanized Farming is a new way of a mechanical farming technique that uses tractor machines to cultivate the land and help lessen the burden of human labor effort. The latest era of innovation has provided rapid advancement in agriculture farming which has increased both efficiency and productivity.

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Gone are the days when oxen carts were drawn on a huge area for the purpose of soil cultivation it used to require hours of exhausting manual effort to make a fertile productive land.

The history of mechanized farming was exactly introduced in 1700 when Jethro Tull, an agriculturist, invented a horse-drawn seed drill that used to sow seeds in neatly organized rows. This invention brought about a huge revolution in British agriculture and was considered a first mechanized device for farming. He also invented a horse-drawn hoe which was a versatile hand tool for both agriculture and horticulture used to perform various tasks with ease such as soil shaping, weeds removing, and harvesting root crops.

Another huge mechanized farming invention was the combined harvester introduced in the year 1880 which combines both thresher and reaper for better crop harvesting. With the advent of internal combustion tractors in the modern era of 1900 and the first tractor was introduced as ford tractor in 1917. This brought a dynamic revolution in the field of agriculture and reduced a lot of manual work by taking over the responsibility of handling farming operations.

Now tractors have become a vital need for every farmer to perform farming tasks to save time and effort with more efficiency and increased performance. Today agriculture farming has much simplified with no more complications in performing tasks with the latest machines like light and medium-duty tractors, trucks, combine harvesters, and farm implements to provide ease of labor and rise in productivity.

Global Warming And Its Effect On Farming

Global Warming is defined as a rise in the atmospheric temperature of the earth due to the change of climate which is seriously caused by greenhouse emissions and industrial pollutants. These greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and the burning of fossil fuel are core reasons in widening a gaping hole in the ozone layer which is causing the increase of intensity of sunlight heat on the planet.

The function of the ozone layer is to provide a protective shield that absorbs the ultra-violet radiation which passes through it to the earth. The cutting of trees (Deforestation) is also a prime reason for global warming in the world. Trees have gifted characteristics of absorbing harmful carbon and producing fresh oxygen for the necessary survival of human beings. Removal of trees will have an adverse impact on climate which will cause a drastic change in seasonal weather with the severity of heat and cold in many different countries and regions of the globe.

The worst effect of global warming would be a rise in sea levels, melting of ice glaciers, heavy rain, and snowfall, an increase in desert areas, droughts, and heavy flood storms. This will put a great impact on animal wildlife, human agriculture, forestry, water resources, and health.

Agriculture Farming will have a devastating effect on global warming as it will provide a disastrous situation of shortage of food supply. The land crops will be ruined for a reason of excessive rainfalls. It will create an inability to cultivate the land for plantation.

The food deficiency will provide a poor provision supply which will increase the extreme level of poverty in the world. The 3 to 5 degree Celsius global warming will be going to have a serious impact on agriculture farming with a decrease in yield crops, vegetation, and cultivation.

The continuous rise of temperature will cause a reduction in the nutritional value of food crops with a decrease in proteins and essential minerals in plant crops such as wheat, soybeans, and rice. This will also increase the number of pesticides to damage field crops.

Although global warming is providing a harmful effect on nature, there are some better ways to protect the world such as tree plantation and eco-friendly environment. The process of reforestation will surely provide a healthy environment by producing a good amount of oxygen and also provide green shade protection from direct heat and sunlight for a safer world. Waste recycling can also help make a clean and tidy eco-green environment to protect global warming in the world.

Evolution Of Tractors: From Oxen To Machinery

Tractors have become a very important part in the agriculture business as it is machine which needed for everyday use. In the beginning when tractors were not invented oxen and buffalo’s were used for ploughing the field and pulling heavy objects but this was very tiring for the person as well as the animals and the output was very low.
 
Since the tractors were invented lives of the farmers were made very easy as they didn’t have to do most of the heavy work as the tractor could do it with ease. The first tractors were introduced in the 19th century when steam engines were used to power the tractor, these were very useful and it was only the first step to make more advanced and heavy duty tractors.
 
Oxen to machinery
 
With the introduction of tractors cultivation and other farm work was made easy and it could be done at a higher speed thus
increasing the output. By the end of the 1860s the new and evolved form of tractor engines had been invented and it was widely used for agricultural purposes.
 
Steam powered tractors were a great innovation but it didn’t have enough power to operate in all sorts of conditions, in many places often a pair of tractors were used which would pull different implements together may be because it was too heavy for them. However steam powered tractors became a huge hit in the United States and it was used by many of the farmers. Steam powered tractors remained in use for a very long time until the 20th century when internal combustion engines were invented.
 
The first Gasoline powered tractor was introduced in 1892 by John Froelich. He used a Van Duzen single-cylinder gasoline engine was set on a Robinson engine chassis which could be controlled by a gear box. However his engine didn’t receive positive reviews and by 1895 he went out of business. The idea of a gas engine was not a failure and was adopted by many inventors, Dan Al bone who was a British inventor built the first successful gasoline powered engine in 1901 and when he filed a patent on 15 February 1902 and formed his agricultural company. 
 
Tractors have always been evolved and it was till 1926 when Harry Ferguson started his company called the Ferguson Brown Company. He later on accepted collaboration with ford and introduced a new line of Ford-Ferguson tractors.

 

 

Al-Ghazi: Plowing ahead

A subsidiary of the Al-Futtaim group of Dubai, Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited is a manufacturer of New Holland tractors in technical co-operation with Case New Holland, the foremost manufacturer of agricultural tractors in the world. Being a household name amongst the farming community, AGTL has a widespread presence across Pakistan, with as many as 82 dealers and 3,000 mechanical workshops spread all over the country. Following the fiasco that was last year, AGTLs half-yearly records show that the company is on the much firmer ground this time around. While 2011 started out on a great note -with Al-Ghazi managing to post a record profit of Rs972.8 million during 1QFY11, which was incidentally the highest since its inception- the following quarters saw a crash in the market following the sudden imposition of a 16 percent sales tax on agricultural equipment.

In the months to follow, AGTL, along with other tractor manufacturers, witnessed tractor sales plummet dangerously and had to suffer long stretches of the plant closure. Fast forward nearly a year, and the second quarter ended sales of nearly Rs4.6 billion- jumping 29 percent from the same period last year – are a testament to the fact that the company is back on track following its previous trajectory of success. Whereas a comparison with sales figures from the same period last year reveals unnaturally flattering growth statistics due to the low-base effect, a comparison of sales against the same period in 2010 reveals a healthy increase of 4 percent during the 2QFY12. However, a similar comparison between FY11 and FY12 at half-year draws negatives for 2012, mainly because of the exceptional first quarter that AGTL had in FY11 which saw them selling 8,602 tractors as compared to 6,004 that were delivered during the first quarter of FY12. Following the company’s initiative to engage pro-actively with farmers and introduce a newer version of agricultural implements, sales have gone up to Rs 7.9 billion at the half year-mark and the pent-up demand from last year means that they are likely to go up higher in the coming quarters.

With profit after taxation going up to Rs596 million versus Rs510 million that was recorded during the second quarter, earnings have climbed up to Rs13.88 per share as compared to an EPS of Rs 11.89 per share recorded at the close of 2QFY11. Looking forward, production and demand for the locally manufactured agricultural implements are likely to remain strong. During the first quarter, AGTL recorded bookings for 9,234 tractors, out of which it could produce only 4,350 units. Similarly, the Sindh government has also announced the launch of the 3rd leg of its rural incentive scheme which will see the distribution of 6,000 tractors among farmers at a subsidized rate. Subsequently, the backlog of orders and demand glut for tractors is therefore likely to keep the industry steady on its feet and AGTL thriving in the coming months.

Massey Ferguson 360 Tractors

Massey Ferguson 360 is a solidly built and robust design multi-purpose tractor ideal for all kinds of agriculture activities like ploughing and crop cultivation. It offers a high demand and value for customers due to its catchy compelling looks. It is an extra power turbo tractor preferred and recommended by many farmers due to its increased fuel efficiency and a high-performance turbocharged diesel engine. The MF 360 has been designed with a heavy-duty box section adjustable front axle and support.

What engine is in a Massey Ferguson 360?

As for the performance, it provides a 60 horsepower maximum engine power capacity. MF 360 has been powered by a 3 cylinders direct-inject diesel engine for dynamic fuel performance. The T3 Diesel has been specifically designed for a powerful and forceful tractor pulling capacity. The dual high capacity fuel filters are much useful in fuel cleaning and oil refining. It provides both hand and foot engine throttle control for an easy regulating engine speed. It also provides hydraulic liquid functions like draft control, position control, response control, and a constant pumping system. The water-cooled oil-cooler effectively cools down the heated internal combustion engine for less fuel emission. Massey Ferguson 360 Tractor Massey Ferguson machineryIt provides a
sliding spur type transmission system consisting of eight forward gears and two reverse gears. All the manual gears are controlled by the dual-type clutch system. The MF 360 is installed with hydrostatic directional steering for easy and efficient movement. The rear axle and brakes include an oil-immersed multi-disc brake type with a hand-lever operated parking brake and a differential lock mechanical brake system.
MF 360 mf 360 lookThe well-
balanced powerful front and rear tires are extremely necessary elements to help pull and drag the tractor for better farming results. Some other added tractor accessories are sun canopy, drawbar, pintle hook, and front and rear weights. Tractors PK offers the most reliable and durable top-class export quality Brand New Massey Ferguson 360 Tractors for Sale at the optimum discounted prices. Alongside tractors, we also deal in all kinds of agricultural implements.
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Agriculture Tractors

Is Massey Ferguson tractors good for agriculture?

Agriculture is a very important part of every country and in this article, we will discuss why Massey Ferguson tractors are good for agriculture. When you purchase a Massey Ferguson tractor then you are buying a complete package because these tractors are perfectly capable of doing all kinds of work and the owners of Massey Ferguson tractors are using them for their personal use, for example: when they have to transport heavy materials, machinery spare parts or goods they normally use their tractors. These tractors are also very good when you are trying to go to one village from another because their fuel efficiency is just that good and has comfortable seats and a smooth drive. However, Massey Ferguson tractors also have a way with agriculture as they do all the work like no other tractor and that is what we are here to discuss.

How do tractors help farmers?

Massey Ferguson tractors are without any doubt a blessing for the farmers, these tractors help the farmers to do all kinds of work very easily and therefore it has reduced the workload of the farmers. Many small businessmen cannot afford heavy tractors because they are very expensive that is why most of the businessmen and farmers prefer Massey Ferguson tractors which has all the features which are present in ordinary tractors and it also has the features which are present in other powerful tractors hence, it is a complete package.

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Importance of tractor in agriculture

When we talk about agriculture it is understood that the person is talking about heavy and difficult work which requires many peasants and workers. Massey Ferguson tractors reduce the workload and worker cost that’s why these tractors are ideal for small businessmen. Massey Ferguson tractors are a perfect blend of a stylish body and trendy design that can withstand all kinds of weather conditions no matter cold, hot or rainy.

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