College of Agril. Engineering, J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur.
This paper gives the results of survey and analysis of the energy and machinery use patternata farm in Jabalpur. Average annual use of tractors at the farm was 1245 h. Tractors were used for maximum period of time (40.75%) for transportation work. Output-input energy ratio was highest for wheat (2.84). Total energy consumed at the farm was 1853 GJ. Total cultivable area of farm was 80 ha and cropping intensity was 156%.
