An Approach to The Suitability of Mechanization in Barind Area

Abstract

In this paper an attempt has been made to analyse the present status of agricultural mechanization in the actual Barind tract of Bangladesh. Discussions have been concentrated on the suitability of mechanization and use of draught power, overall socio-economic status of the population, soil conditions, water availability and cropping pattern in the region. The mechanization policy has been analysed both in terms of energy consumption and economic cost relations maintaining soil structures. While using mechanical power, the two wheel tractors have been found suitable rather than the four wheel tractors.