Two cultivation methods were examined regarding specific power requirements at the study sites in the Outhoumphone, Songkhone, and Champhone districts. Despite the introduction of walking-type tractors, the level of mechanization in these communities remains in its early stages. However, there has been a significant shift from reliance on draft animals to machinery, especially following the migration of inhabitants from neighboring communities over the past three decades.
A quantitative investigation into the power requirements of both animal-based and machine-based cultivation methods was conducted. The reasons for the deeply rooted nature of the animal farming system, recognized for its stability and sustainability, were also discussed. Additionally, a comparative analysis of the relative advantages and disadvantages of these farming systems was performed to develop a viable model for farm mechanization.
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- Authors: XAYASEN, Sython
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