| Transplantation |
Mechanized Method |
Treditional Method |
| Labor required |
10 labors |
30 to 35 labors |
| Plants per acre |
2,40,000 to 3,00,000 |
1,40,000 to 1,80,000 |
| 2 plant spacing |
Plant spacing controlled (14 x 12 cm) Seedlings stand straight properly |
Plant Spacing Uncontrolled plants do not stand straight properly |
| Ventilation |
Due to uniform spacing, it keeps plant ventilated |
There is no space for ventilation |
| Labor efficiency |
1 labor 4 to 5 guntas per day, less physical effort hence regularity in work |
1 Labor 1 to 1.5 guntas per day, Physical exertion is high hence irregularity in work |
| Depth of plants |
Due to the scientific method of planting, the depth of the plant can be controlled so it does not die. Rate of mortality is less. |
Due to not getting the same depth, death occurs. Rate of mortality is more |
| Future opportunities |
In Future, there was scope for Mechanical Spraying, Weeding and Harvesting |
Mechanization is not possible for other work |
| Cost (acre) |
Labor + Diesel + Driver + Field Practices = 5,000 to 6,000 |
Labor + Field Practices 12,000 to 18,000 |
