Factors Affecting Mechanization Index and Farm Power Availability in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh

Background: Agriculture is the most vital sector of Indian economy. In 2020, India’s population was 1.38 billion, with a projected growth 1.80 billion by 2050. As result, more food must be produced to meet demands. Mechanization recognized as an important input for increasing agricultural production. It assures timely field operations, improves product quality and quantity, input-use efficiency reducing labour costs drudgery. Methods: Randomly, 5 Mandals are selected; within each Mandal, villages chosen randomly; from village, 20 farmers at random. For survey, sample 500 25 selected examine mechanization index farm power availability considering factors such social status, landholding economic status farmers. Result: According study’s findings, that average were 68% 1.64-kW ha-1, respectively. The influencing observed study lack knowledge about how use machines implements, lower annual income marginal who cannot afford buy expensive machinery implements. increase linearly farmer’s status.