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TOPIC: Sources of Farm Power
CONTENT:
SUB TOPIC 1. Meaning of Farm Power
Power refers to energy or force that can be used to do work. It is measured in watts (w) and kilowatts (kw). It is expressed as work done over time taken. (P=force x distance) / time
Farm Power therefore can be described as any source of energy used in carrying out farm operations or the various sources of energy used in doing farm work.
In all these operations, human power is by far the earliest source of power available on the farm and this is considered to be very important in all activities carried out on the farm.
SOURCES OF FARM POWER
The common sources of Farm Power are: Human, Animal, Mechanical, Solar, Wind, Electrical, Water, Fuel and biogas.
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3. Mechanical Power: This is the power derived from machines. It can be transmitted through an engine from the burning of fuel or electricity
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