Farm Power in India &
Mechanization
Detailed Merits & Demerits Table
Merits & Demerits of Farm Power
Sources
Source Merits Demerits
Human Power 1. Easily available 1. Costliest power
2. Used for all types of work 2. Very low efficiency
3. Needs full maintenance
4. Affected by weather &
seasons
Animal Power 1. Easily available 1. Low efficiency
2. Used for all work 2. Affected by weather
3. Low initial investment 3. Cannot work continuously
4. Supplies manure and fuel 4. Needs maintenance
5. Lives on farm products 5. Creates unhealthy
surroundings
6. Slow work
Mechanical Power 1. High efficiency 1. High initial cost
2. Not affected by weather 2. Costly fuel
3. Continuous work 3. Needs technical
4. Requires less space knowledge for maintenance
5. Cheaper power
Electrical Power 1. Very cheap 1. High initial cost