ABSTRACT
This chapter presents testing of sugarcane set cum forage cutter for dry sorghum, green maize, and sugarcane stalks. In agriculture sector, sugarcane shared is about 7" of the total value of agriculture output and occupied about 2.6" of India's gross cropped area during 2006-2007. Maharashtra and the adjoining area of Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh record higher sugar recoveries. Presently, the farmers are using sickle or axe and manually operated wheel type forage cutter to cut the forage stalk into pieces. The testing of machine was conducted on dry sorghum and green maize in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science and Sugarcane Research Center at Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The testing included evaluation of physical properties and moisture content. Oxygen consumption is the correct variable for measuring the physiological work load. The Panjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth power cutter includes the following major parts namely: stand, cutting blade, pulley, motor, belt, and foundation for pulleys and flywheel.
