Social and Technological Innovation in Peanut Threshing to Support Rural Farmer Welfare
Keywords:
Social, technological innovation, peanuts, threshers, welfareAbstract
This study aims to develop and apply a peanut threshing and sorting machine made from locally available materials that is practical and easy for farmers to use. The research was conducted through several stages, including problem identification, machine design, tool fabrication, testing, evaluation, and training for farmers regarding its operation. The testing results demonstrated that the machine achieved a working capacity of 150 kg per hour with an efficiency level of 96.27%, making it approximately five to six times faster than traditional manual methods. In addition, the machine significantly reduced the level of seed damage, producing better-quality peanuts with greater market value. The implementation of this technology contributed to higher productivity, improved time efficiency, lower labor expenses, and increased farmer income. Socially, the innovation also promoted cooperation among farmers and supported greater village self-reliance. Therefore, the peanut threshing machine can be regarded as an appropriate and applicable technology with strong potential for adoption in other regions that share similar agricultural conditions.
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