Appraisal of Various Factors Responsible for Decline to Wheat Production
Keywords:
Wheat Yield, Production, Sensors, ControlsAbstract
One of the most crucial steps in the entire wheat production process is the harvesting of the wheat. China has a large and varied area dedicated to wheat cultivation. Also, there has always been a problem with harvest losses because of the wide variety of brands and the subpar performance of domestic combine harvesters. There will be less money for the farmers if there are any problems during harvest. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to select the appropriate loss reduction methods to effectively reduce wheat harvest losses in light of the actual situation of mechanized wheat harvesting and the losses occurring within various parts of the harvester. This study, guided by the issues of loss during mechanized harvesting, first identifies the primary losses in the operation of a wheat combine harvester, then introduces sensor monitoring technology for grain harvesting loss and intelligent control technology for the combine harvester, and finally analyses the application of these technologies in the service of loss reduction during mechanized wheat harvesting. Finally, we draw some conclusions and make some recommendations about this loss reduction technology for mechanized wheat harvesting so that it can be used as a benchmark elsewhere and contribute to the continued progress of modern agriculture.
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