Vibration Characteristics of Tractors and Power-Tillers: An Ergonomics Perspective

Agriculture has been a backbone of developing Asian economies. However, there is constant increase in population and its demand for food. The growing urbanization and industrialization is also resulting in shrinkage of agricultural areas. This is causing pressure on farmers for intensive farming. The mechanization of farms is inevitable and many Asian countries started farm mechanization in the early 1950s.