Table 12.
Distribution of energy expenditure in harvesting operation based on large size farm (greater than 1ha).
| Mean | Conventional Combine | Mid-size Combine | p value | Difference% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanization Index | 0.99 ± 0.001§ | 0.99 ± 0.002 | 0.5624114 ns | ns |
| Fuel Energy, MJ/ha | 943.957 ± 35.737 | 823.59 ± 18.186 | 6.3542E-05*** | +14.6 |
| Machinery Energy, MJ/ha | 317.373 ± 25.632 | 178.787 ± 24.12 | 6.4521E-10*** | +77.5 |
| Human Energy, MJ/ha | 3.11 ± 0.172 | 1.91 ± 0.428 | 1.3566E-13*** | +62.7 |
| Total Energy, MJ/ha | 1264.44 ± 59.022 | 1004.29 ± 99.62 | 1.4239E-07*** | +25.9 |
***Significant at α = 0.001 and ns = not significant.
§ At 95% confidence interval.