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Department of Farm Engineering

Name of Professor & Head	:	Dr. Rajvir Yadav
Degree	:	Ph. D. (Agril. Engg.)
Specialization	:	Farm Machinery & Power
Tel. Phone	:	0285-2672080-89, PBX 308
		(M) 91-94264 20561
FAX	:	0285-2671018
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Faculty Information :

Sr.No	Name	Designation	Qualification	Specialization Subject	Contact
1	Dr. R. Yadav	Prof. & Head	Ph.D (Agril.Engg)	Farm Machinery & Power	Mb : 9426420561 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2	Prof. V.R.Vagadia	Asstt. Prof.	M.Tech (Agril.Engg.)	Farm Machinery & Power	Mb :9428624710 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3	Prof. D.B. Chavda	Asstt. Prof.	M.Tech (Agril.Engg.)	Farm Machinery & Power	9033218179 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
4	Ms. GeetaTomar	Tech. Asstt.	B. Tech. (Agril. Engg.)	Agricultural Engineering	Mb.7405423869 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
5	Ms. D. S. Gauswami	Agril. Officer	B.Sc. (Hons.)Agri.	Agriculture	Mb. 8980363096 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
6	Sh. B. R. Kher	Agril. Assistant	Diploma in Agriculture	General Agriculture	Mb : 7698586871 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Facilities of Farm / Lab :

This department has one practical class room cum laboratory to teach the students of B.Sc (Agri), B.Sc. (Horti.), Polytechnicin Horticulture and M.Tech (Agril.Engg). The lab has been equipped with various parts of engine and systems of tractor. Presently, the lab is provided with farm power and machinery cut models. The cut models of engine & tractor system help the students to understand construction and working of the system easily. The Lab has been also equipped with various working models like solar cooker, solar water heater, wind mill, groundnut digger shaker, groundnut decorticator, solar cum battery operated knapsack sprayer, etc.

In addition to above, the department has one implement shed & museum where various farm implements/machines like tillage equipment: Ploughs, harrows, cultivator, subsoiler, cultivator cum spiked roller and rotavator, Sowing machines: Seed drills, zero till drill & planters, Inter-culturing tools: Hand hoes/ weeders etc, Irrigation Equipment: Centrifugal & Submersible pumps, Harvesting equipment: Groundnut digger shaker, pod exposer, Combine harvester, reaper etc. Processing equipment: Cotton stalk shredders, chaff cutter etc. are displayed to the students, farmers and others visitors.

Major Achievements:

Staff of this department is involved in teaching of B.Sc. (Agri), B.Sc. (Horti.), Polytech in Horticulture and as well as post graduate students of Agril. Engg. Faculty including guiding their research work/project. Research activities are also going on particularly in the developments of farm equipment and machines and modification of existing farm equipment to make them suitable for the farmers of the region. Apart from teaching and research staff is also involved in extension activities including Krushi Mahotsav, a Guj. Govt. sponsored programme.

Publications:

Sr.No.	Particulars	Number of publication during Last Five Years(2012 to 2018)
1	International Magazine	33
2	National Magazine :	32
3	Seminar / Conference	46
4	No. of Popular Articles:	35
5	No. of Books Published	07
6	No. of Booklet	01
7	No. of Recommendations for farmer	11
8	TV/Radio talk	07

TEACHING

(A) Diploma- Course taught in Polytechnic in Horticulture

Semester	Course Name	Course Title	Credit
Third	AEN 3.1	Farm Power Machinery, Soil Survey and Conservation	3(2+1)

(B) UG- course taught in B.Sc. (Hons.)Agri. Degree programme

Semester	Course Name	Course Title	Credit
Second	Ag.Engg.2.1	Introductory, Soil and Water Conservation Engg.	2(1+1)
Third	Ag.Engg.3.2	Farm Power & Machinery	2(1+1)
Fifth	Ag.Engg.5.3	Protected Cultivation & Post Harvest Technology	2(1+1)
Sixth	Ag.Engg.6.4	Renewable Energy	2(1+1)
Seventh	Ag.Engg.7.5	READY & AIA	1(0+1)

(C) UG- course offered in B.Sc. (Hons.)Horti

Semester	Course Name	Course Title	Credit
Sixth	NRMH(6.7)	Farm Power & Machinery	2(1+1)

(D) PG- Course offered in M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)

Semester	Course Name	Course Title	Credit
Sixth	FMPE-510	Ergonomics & safety in farm operations	3(2+1)

PG Students who obtained the degrees from 2010 to till date

Sr. No.	Degree	No. of Students
1.	M.Tech.(Agril. Engg.)	9
2.	Ph.D.	2

Involvement in International and National Level :

1. Staff involved as member of Editorial Board as well as Referee in many International and National Journals.

2. External Examiner/Expert of ASRB and other Universities.

3. Member of Editorial Board of International/ National Journals:

4. International Journal of Agricultural & Biological Engineering (IJABE)

5. International Journal on Science and Technology (IJSAT)

6. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Resaerch (IJSER)

7. Int. J. of Advanced Studies in Computer Science & Engineering (IJASCSE)

8. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering (IJAE)

9. Referee of “International Journal of Agricultural & Biological Engineering (IJABE)” Published by Asian Association of Agricultural Engineers (AAAE), China, “CIGR Ejournal” ; American Soc. of Biological & Agril. Engg. Journal (ASBAE) & Journal of Agril. Engg. (ISAE).

10. Member of different committees of the university like AGRESCO, KrushiMahotsav etc.

Future plan / thrust areas :

Efforts are needed to design and develop appropriate machines for mechanization of horticultural crop including fruits and vegetables. There is a great need to identify and develop small farm tools and machines for hill region/tracts of the state whose productivity is very low. Development of specific farm equipments for women should be given priority.

Laboratories:

1. Farm Power Laboratory

2. Farm Machinery Laboratory

3. Renewable Energy and Green Tehnology Laboratory

4. Protected Cultivation & Secondary Agriculture Laboratory

5. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Laboraty

6. Departmental Museum

ICAR sponsored Scheme :

“An experimental learning on Agricultural Machinery Management, Custom Hiring and Mobile Workshop”

Important Publications of the Department :

International

1. Yadav Rajvir, Jakasania, Ronak G and Vadher A L. (2018). Segmental Properties Based on Anthropometry of Female Agricultural Workers, India. Ergonomics International Journal, 2(7): 000170.

2. Jakasania Ronak, Yadav Rajvir and Vadher, A L. (2018). Briquette: A New Horizon Towards the Alternative Fuel. Recent Advances in Petrochemical Science, 5(4): 555668.

3. Vegad, Gautam and Yadav Rajvir (2018). Design analysis and optimization of rotary tiller blades using computer software. AMA, 49(1): 44-50.

4. Jakasania, R G and Yadav Rajvir (2018). Automation: New horizon in agricultural machinery, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 8(1).

5. Jakasania, R G, Vadher, A L and Yadav Rajvir (2017). Structural Analysis of inclined type subsoiler using CAD software. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 10 (1): 78-81.

6. Pund, S R and Yadav Rajvir 2017. Role of IPR in Ergonomic product development and design, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 7(6).

7. Gupta, Pankaj, Kapuriya, R.L.and Yadav, Rajvir (2017). Tractor air intake pressure use in pneumatic planter.International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, 2(4): 1-5.

8. Vagadia, V.R.; Mohnot P.;Vavliya P.N. and R.Yadav (2016). “Development and Popularization of Multipurpose pipe frame Implement for Adivasi farmers of Gujarat”. AGRES-An International e-Journal, ISSN-2277-9663 Vol.5,Issue 1: 21-30.

9. Vavaliya, P. N.; Gojiya, D.K.; Vagadia, V. R. and M. A. Sojitra (2016).”Aspirations of farmers for Scientific post-harvest techniques of Ground nut crop”. AGRES-An International e-Journal, ISSN-2277-9663,Vol.5, Issue 1: 83-87.

10. D. B. Chavda.,J. J. Makwana., H. V. Parmar., A. Kunapara. and G. V. Prajapati (2016). Estimation of Runoff for Ozat Catchment using RS and GIS based SCS-CN method. Current World Environment, Vol. 11(1), 212-217.

11. Mehta, T.D. and Yadav, Rajvir (2015). Development and performance evaluation of tractor operated onion harvester. AMA, 46(4): 7-13.

12. Yagnik,Y.,Yadav, Rajvir and Vegad, G. (2016). Simulation of components of mould Board plough bottom using computer software. Int. J. of Agril. Engg 9(1): 39-46.

13. Vagadia, V.R., Bhutada, S., Memon, A.H. and Yadav, R. (2015). Development and testing of tractor drawn groundnut digger-shaker.AGRES-An International e-Journal4(4): 53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.

14. Mehta, T.D. and Yadav, Rajvir (2015). Development and performance evaluation of tractor operated onion harvester. AMA, 46(4): 7-13

15. Vavaliya, P.N., Sarsavadiya, P.N. and Yadav, R. (2015).Students perception towards agriculture engineering education in Junagadh Agricultural University.AGRES- An International e-Journal, 4(1):53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.

16. Yadav, Rajvir, Prasad, N., Gupta, P. and Vadher, A. L. (2015). Book Review, Anthropometric and Strength Data of Indian Agricultural Workers for Farm Equipment Design, L.P.Gite, J. Majumdar, C.R. Mehta, & A. Khadatkar (eds) CIAE, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, India. 2009. 253 pp. Price: Rs 500, ISBN: 978-81-909305-0-5. Current Science, 108(10): 2015.

17. Vagadia, V.R., Kathiria, R.K., Vavaliya, P.N. and Savani, J.B. (2015), Performance evaluation of shredder for Agricultural Wastes. Published in AGRES-An International e-Journal Vol, 4(3): 242-248, ISSN 2277-9663.

18. Yadav, Rajvir, Pund, S. and Gite, L.P. (2010). Ergonomic evaluation of male and female operators during weeding operation. AMA, 41(2): 26-29.

19. Yadav, Rajvir, Pund, S., Patel, N.C. and Gite, L.P. (2010). Analytical study of strength parameters of Indian farm workers and its implication in equipment design. AgricEngInt: CIGR Journal, 2010,12(2): 49－54.

20. Raval, A H, Yadav, Rajvir and Savani, J B. (2010). Design and development of hay rake cum loader.International Agric. Engineering Journal, 19(4): 45-49.

21. Solanki, H.B. and Yadav, Rajvir 2009. Development and performance evaluation of tractor operated plant uprooter for castor crop. AMA, 40 (2): 41-46.

22. Singh, L.P., Vagadia, V.R., Jain, K.K. and Memon, A.H. (2008). Evaluation and improvement in design of self propelled vertical conveyer reaper. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), 39 (2): 34 – 38.

23. Yadav, Rajvir, Patel, Mital, Shukla, S.P. and Pund. S. (2007). Ergonomic evaluation of manually operated six row paddy transplanter. Int. Agricultural Engineering Journal, 16(3-4):147-157.

24. Yadav,Rajvir, Prasad, N. and Pund, S.(2007).Design guidelines for tractor workplace based on Indian anthropometry. Agriculture Ergonomics Dev. Conference (AEDec) held at Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia,26-29 Nov. 2007.

25. Pund, S. and Yadav, Rajvir. (2007). An indigenous innovative approach to low cost cab design for tractor operator. Int. Agric.Engg. Conference (IAEC) held at AIT, Bangkok, Thailand, 3-6 Dec.

26. Yadav, Rajvir and Pund, S. (2007). Development and ergonomic evaluation of manual weeder. Agricultural Engg. International: the CIGR Ejournal. Manuscript PM 07 022. Vol. IX. Sept., 2007.

27. Jain,K.K., Vagadia, V.R., Singh, L.P. and A.H. Memon. (2006). Subsoiling – A strategy to combat water scarcity and enhanced productivity of groundnut crop. AMA, 37 (3) : 68 - 70.

National

1. Vavaliya,P.N., Gojiya, D.K.,Vagadia,V. R. and M. A. Sojitra.(2017). Aspirations of farmers for scientific post-harvest techniques of groundnut crop. Paper accepted and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

2. Chavda D.B., Vagadia, V. R., and K.K. jain. (2017).Design and development of mini tractor operated groundnut pod exposing attachment. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

3. Chavda,M.G., Popat, M. N.,Vagadia V. R and P. N. Vavalia. (2017).Farmers knowledge and adoption of improved farm implements of groundnut cultivation in Junagadh district. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

4. Vavaliya P.N., D.K.Gojiya, V. R. Vagadia and M.A.Sojitra(2016).Aspirations of farmers for Scientific post-harvest techniques of Ground nut crop. Published in AGRES-An International e-Journal,Vol.5,Issue 1: 83-87,Year:2016. ISSN-2277-9663

5. Yagnik, Y., Yadav, Rajvir and Vegad, G. (2016). Simulation of components of mould board plough bottom using computer software. Int. J. of Agril. Engg., 9(1): 39-4

6. Vagadia, V.R., Bhutada, S., Memon, A.H. and Yadav, R. (2015). Development and testing of tractor drawn groundnut digger-shaker.AGRES – An International e-Journal, 4(4): 53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.

7. Yadav, Rajvir, Prasad, N., Gupta, P. and Vadher, A.L. (2015). Book Review, Anthropometric and Strength Data of Indian Agricultural Workers for Farm Equipment Design, Authored by L.P. Gite et al. (eds) CIAE, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, India. 2009. Current Science, 108(10): 2015.

8. Vavaliya, P.N., Sarsavadia, P.N. and Yadav, R. (2015).Students’perception towards agricultural engineering education in Junagadh Agricultural University.AGRES – An International e-Journal, 4(1): 53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.

9. Yadav, Rajvir. (2014). Book Review: Fundamental of Agricultural Engineering, Authored by Sanjay Kumar, V. Kumar & R. K. Sahu, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. India (2013). Current Science, 107(12): 2054.

10. Raval, A H, Solanki, S C and Yadav, Rajvir. (2011). A simplified heat transfer model for predicting temperature change kept in cold room. Jr. Food Science & Technology.

Books/Research bulletin published During 2009-2018

1. Jaiswal, Hiral, Yadav, R. and Chavda, Dipesh. (2018). Development of Mini Tractor Operated Groundnut Digger-cum-Shaker,ISBN 978-3-613-9-88512-1.Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.

2. Yagnik, Y., Yadav, R. and Vadher, A.L. (2015). Optimization of mould board plough bottom using computer software. ISBN 978-3-659-77043-2. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

3. Mehta,T. D. and Yadav, R.(2013). Development of Tractor Operated Onion Harvester, ISBN 978-3-659-41524-1. Lambert Acad. Pub.,Germany.

4. Solanki, H.B. and Yadav, R.(2013). Design & Development of Tractor Operated Plant Uprooter for Caster Crop, ISBN 978-3-659-44588-0. Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.

5. Yadav, R.,Patel, N.C. and Pund, S. (2012). Ergonomic Studies on Agricultural Workers of Gujarat, India,ISBN978-3-659-21523-0 Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.

6. Shukla, S., Vegad, M. G. and Yadav, R. (2012). Ergonomic Compatibility of Tractor Operator Workplace Design, ISBN 978-3-659-25962-3Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.

7. Vegad, M.G., Shukla, S. and Yadav, R. (2012). Optimum Design of Rotavator Using Computer Software, ISBN 978-3-659-26436-8. Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.

LEAF LET :-

1. 'JAU dwaravikasavel Mini tractor thi chaltu dhanya temaj ghascharana pakoni kapani karavanu reaper machine'. Gujarati leaflet, Ag. Ext. Pub. Series No. 3-1-29 : p. 1-4 , March-2009. By Memon, A. H., Mohnot, P., Vagadia, V. R., Baldha, D. R. and N. N. Motka.

2. 'Groundnut Pod exposure' JAU dwara vikasavel Adhunic yantra. Gujarati leaflet, Ag. Ext. Pub. Ser.No.Memon,3-1-28:p.1-4, March-2009.By Memon, A.H., Mohnot,P.,Vagadia,V.R.,Baldha,D.R.& N. N. Motka.

3.'Groundnut Digger shaker' JAU dwara vikasavel Adhunic Yantra. Gujarati leaflet, Ag. Ext. Pub. Ser. No.3-1-27:p.1-4,March-2009.By Memon,A.H., Mohnot,P., Vagadia,V.R., Baldha,D.R.& N.N. Motka.

4. Green revolution through Agricultural Equipments. English leaflet, Ag. Ext. Pub. Series No. 3-1-30 : p. 1-8, March-2008. By Memon, A. H., Mohnot, P., Vagadia, V. R., Baldha, D. R. and N. N. Motka.

5. Krushi machinery and yantro dwara hariyali kranti. Gujarati leaflet, Ag. Ext. Pub. Series No. 3-1-31 : p. 1-6, March-2008. By Memon, A. H., Mohnot, P., Vagadia, V. R., Baldha, D. R. and N. N. Motka.

6.Khedoot Upayogi Sudharel Krushi Yantro, Gujarati leaflet, 1: 1-8 , March -2002. By Memon, A.H., Vagadia, V. R., Jain, K.K., Patel C.V. and N.N.Motka.

Recommendation for farmers:

No.	Year	Recommendation	Photo
1.	2017-2018	JAU developed tractor drawn Cultivator Cum spiked roller
2.	2008-2009	Development and adoption of JAU vertical conveyor harvesting unit for mini tractor
3.	2008-2009	Development of JAU tractor drawn groundnut pod exposer.
4.	2008-2009	Development of JAU, tractor drawn groundnut digger- cum- shaker
5.	2002-2003	Two tynesubsoiler for Groundnut crop
6.	2001-2002	Self propelled Vertical conveyor reaper for tall crops
7.	2000-2001	Technology of Water conservation through tractor drawn conventional Subsoiler
8.	1999-2000	Multipurpose pipe frame implements for farmers of adivasi areas
9.	1981-1982	Improved bullock drawn groundnut digger
10.	1978-1979	Bullock cart mounted high capacity sprayer for groundnut and vegetable crops
11.	1978-1979	Groundnut / castor Sheller cum grader