It is a known fact that the low yields of irrigated paddy are in a large measure traceable to late sowings and the same may also be said in the case of this State where predominantly rice growing areas exist and the vagaries of the monsoon do not allow the fields being got prepared for the timely sowings. The indigenous methods adopted also are very tardy in this respect and it is in regard to the gain in time and efficiency, mechanisation of agriculture plays one of its important roles.
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