Problem Statement:

All their innovation makes the farmer conserve energy and resources utilize for the conducting agriculture and farm based activities easy. Source: http://nif.org.in/innovation/tamarind_cultivation_under_dry_land_conditions_etc/168

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Detail:

Energy saving irrigation technique: In the energy-saving technique, single five hp motor pumps water from the two bore wells into a pond with less use of electricity. This water is used for irrigation. Tamarind Harvester : Called tamarind harvester, it’s a novel technique. It has hundreds of iron chains hanging from a rod and this carried on a trolley of the tractor. When tamarind is ready for the harvest, the tractor trolley is taken through the rows; the chain is kept loose whereby tamarind falls into the trolley. Due to the chain strokes, the tree is damaged but grows again. Tamarind Seed Separator : Called Tamarind seed separator, it was developed in 1994 and is connected to a tractor or an oil engine for enhancing efficiency. In this machine, tamarind is thrown out of the pod due to the sliding action of pegs. The machine works on destining method and saves both time and labour. Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill : Called Seed-cum-fertilizer drill, it is used to sow seeds of different sizes. It ensures proper spacing of the seeds, facilitates dispersal of fertilizers, mud and grass. The equipment has a wooden roller for various sizes of seeds. The drill is used in black cotton soil for placing the seeds effectively Plough blade : The Plough blade with no whetting need remains sharp for a longer period and does not cause strain on the bullock. The blade can be used for tractors, too. The blade can be sharpened on a low flame without using electricity. Lifting Cart : The Lifting cart has the facility of unloading without unfastening the bullock. The traditional cart can be modified with wheel bearings facilitating smooth operation. Deep Plougher : Called Deep plougher, it’s a new kind of tiller. It is bullock-drawn and used for tilling. Water Boiler : Called the water-boiling heater, it saves fuel. The boiler has an inbuilt mechanism, which consumes only five kg. wood for boiling water for 20 people in five minutes

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: A. I. Nadakattan
Address: "Vishwashanthi Farm House Annigere, Taluka : Navalagunda
City: Dharwad
State: Karnataka
PIN Code 582201

Link: Conservation of engy, resource utilization and natural resource management are key feature of all their innovatoion.
Manufacturing Capacity: a) Turnkey solution, b) Design Support, c) Sub-contracting, d) Licensing, e) Franchising, f) Any other:
Problem Scale: 1) India 2) Around the world