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Economy Survey 2017-18: Farm mechanisation up 12 times in 55 years

While stressing for innovation in the agriculture sector, Economy Survey 2017-18 released here on Monday said mechanisation in farming sector has increased more than 12 times in the past 55 years–from 7 % in 1960 to 90 % in 2014-15. It said there has been a shift towards mechanical and electrical sources of power. In 1960-61, about …

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January 30, 2018