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In this article we will discuss about the sources and status of farm power in India. Sources of Farm Power: There are different sources of farm power in India which are classified as below: 1. Human Power: Human power is an important source of operating the following: i. Small tools and implements ii. Chaff cutter iii. Water lifting devices iv. [...]

Power on the farm is generally transmitted by three methods: 1. Belt Drive 2. Chain and Sprocket Drive 3. Gear Drive. Method # 1. Belt Drive: Belt is a flexible material, placed around two pulleys, having a certain amount of tension to transmit the power from one pulley to another. When two parallel shafts rotate in same direction or opposite [...]