Estimation of a Mechanization Index in Apple Orchard in Iran

Authors:
  • RFRaheleh Fadavi
    Raheleh Fadavi
  • AKAlireza Keyhani
    Alireza Keyhani
  • SMSeyyed Saied Mohtasebi
    Seyyed Saied Mohtasebi
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Abstract
This study was conducted in production year 2008-9 in West Azerbaijan province (Uromia Township). mechanization index was estimated for apple (Red and Golden delicious varieties). In this study, data were collected by using random sampling method for 80 face to face questioners. Mechanization was considered in three levels including level 1 for spraying only, level 2 for spraying and plotting and level 3 for spraying and fertilizing operations. Results showed that by increasing Mechanization Index, energy and inputs consumption will not decrease necessarily rather management of inputs consumption is more important.