Comparative evaluation of conventional sapling transplantation method with the new technology package (sapling transplanter and saplings carrier) in vegetable production system

Abstract

The present paper evaluated the comparison of conventional sapling transplantation method with the new technology package (sapling transplanter and sapling carrier) in vegetable production system of farm women through a field study conducted by AICRP- Home Science, PJTSAU, and Hyderabad. Thirty women were selected to conduct the study belonging to 20-40 years in both the seasons i.e., Kharif and Rabi. The variable selected for the study was physiological workload, pace of work, analysis of posture, strain index of upper limbs and musculoskeletal disorders. The results of the study revealed that Physiological load as per heart rate was reduced by 30 b.min-1 over conventional transplantation method of bending and transplanting. Postural improvement was observed as per reduced trunk flexion. The carrier was perceived as helpful giving comfort while handling transplanter individually. Drudgery perception scores were reduced.