Sr. No.

Name

Designation

Higher Qualification

Experience

1

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

Professor & Head

M.Tech (Agril. Engg. - FMPE)

36 Years

2

Dr. M. L. Ramani

Assistant Professor

Ph.D. (Agril. Engg. - REE)

-

3

Sh. B. R. Kher

Agricultural Assistant

Diploma in Agriculture

10 Year

Teacher

Semester

Course No.

Course Title

Credit

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

Odd

Ag. Engg. 3.2

Farm Machinery & Power

2 (1+1)

Dr. M. L. Ramani

Odd

Ag. Engg. 5.4

Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture

2 (1+1)

Prof. V. R. Vagadia/
Dr. M. L. Ramani

Odd

Ag. Engg. 7.5

Student READY / RAWEP

1 (0+1)

Dr. M. L. Ramani

Even

Ag. Engg. 4.3

Renewable Energy and Green Technology

2 (1+1)

Dr. M. L. Ramani

Even

VAC – I (Joint)

Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

3 (2+1)

Teacher

Semester

Course No.

Course Title

Credit

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

Even

NRMH 4.6

Farm Power and Machinery

2 (1+1)

Sr. No.

Name of Lab

Seating Capacity

Purpose

UG/PG

1

Farm  Machinery and Power

80

Practical & Teaching

UG

2

Renewable Energy and Green Technology

80

Practical & Teaching

UG

3

Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture

80

Practical & Teaching

UG

4

Soil and Water Conservation Engg.

80

Practical & Teaching

UG

Sr. No.

Name of Museum/ Exhibition / ELP Hall

Size

Purpose

1

Agriculture Machinery Management Custom Hiring &  Mobile  Workshop

100 sq.m.

Exposer for students and visitors

Guide Name

M.Tech.Students

Ph.D. Students

Dr. R. Yadav

7

5

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

5

-

Sr. No.

Title of the thesis

Student Name

Guide Name

1

Optimization of Operational Parameters of Spraying Drone for Different Cropping System (2024)

Niraj Bharad

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

2

Design and performance evaluation of mini tractor mounted clod crusher (2023)

Jisna K.P.

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

3

Workplace Design Compatibility: A Study on Mini Tractors Operator (2022)

Ravi Vala

Dr. R. Yadav

4

Development and Performance Evaluation of Shelling Unit of Power Operated Groundnut Decorticator (2022)

Lakhani Aanand

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

5

Development and Performance Evaluation of 3-Jaw Manual Vegetable Transplanter (2021)

Chavda Hardik

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

6

Development and Evaluation of Mini Tractor Operated Groundnut Digger Elevator cum Heap Formater (2020)

Anil Kavad

Dr. R. Yadav

7

Development and Performance Evaluation of Mini Tractor Mounted Sweep Type Weeding Tools (2020)

Hirpara Ravi

Prof. V.R. Vagadia

8

Development of Tractor Operated Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) Clove Planter (2019)

Shubham Zilpilwar

Dr. R. Yadav

9

Development & Performance Evaluation of Mini Tractor Mounted Clod Crusher (2018)

Ginoya Chintankumar

Dr. R. Yadav

10

Development and performance evaluation of mini tractor operated groundnut digger-cum-shaker (2014)

Jaiswal Hiral

Dr. R. Yadav

11

Optimization of mouldboard plough bottom using computer software (2014)

Yoganandi Yagnik

Dr. R. Yadav

Sr. No.

Title of the thesis

Student Name

Guide Name

1

Development & Evaluation of Solar Powered Remote-Controlled Sprayer (2023)

Mayur Jalu

Dr. R. Yadav

2

Development & Performance Evaluation of Remote Controlled Mechatronics Precision Planter (2022)

Vimal Vala

Dr. R. Yadav

3

Development & Performance Evaluation of a Tractor Mounted Precision Planter for Onion (2019)

Punil Gajjar

Dr. R. Yadav

4

Development of Tractor Operated Automated Inter and Intra Row Weeder (2019)

Ronak Jakasaniya

Dr. R. Yadav

Sr.

No.

Faculty Name

Duration

Training Title

Place

1

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

October 14-23, 2019

Renewable energy for environmental protection and energy conservation

College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., AAU, Godhra

2

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

May 28-31, 2017

Technological changes and innovation in Agriculture for enhancing farmers income

ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh

3

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

July 14 – August 03, 2016

Recent approaches in crop residue management and value addition for entrepreneurship development

ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)

4

Dr. R. Yadav

April 24-26, 2015

SPIPA – Training Programme on Office Procedure & Financial Management

College of Agriculture, JAU, Junagadh

5

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

December 02-29, 2013

A training attended on “ Orientation Programme-101”, obtained Grade: A.

UGC : Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot,

6

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

October, 11-31, 2010

A training attended on “ Biomass Conversion and Utilization for Sustainable Energy Development” in Winter school (I.C.A.R.)

PDKV, Akola (Maharsahtra)

Sr. No.

Faculty Name

Period

Event Title

Organizer

1

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

January 23-24, 2025

Trailblazing Trends in Sustainable Climate-Resilient Precision Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing

RTTC, JAU, Junagadh

2

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

May 28-31, 2024

Paradigm and Dynamics of Digital Horticulture for Food, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship

ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh

3

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

December 06-07, 2023 

Automation in Protected Cultivation

College of Horticulture, JAU (under NAHEP)

4

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

December 04-05, 2023

The Growing Role of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Revolutionizing Farming Practices

Dept. of REE, CAET, JAU (under NAHEP)

5

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

October 05-07, 2023

 

NARES-Blended Learning Platform

Junagadh Agricultural University and ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research institute, New Delhi

6

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

February 16-17, 2023

Waste Utilization and Management for Energy Generation

Dept. of REE, CAET, JAU (under NAHEP)

7

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

August 25-27, 2021

Emerging Technologies in Agricultural Engineering for Food Safety & Security

Dr. NTR College of Agril. Engg., Bapatla (under NAHEP)

8

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

March 16-17, 2021

Agriculture Residue and Waste Utilization for Energy Generation

Dept. of REE, CAET, JAU (under NAHEP)

9

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

February 09-13, 2021

Automation in Micro Irrigation System

Dept. of SWCE, CAET, JAU (under NAHEP)

10

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

January 18-22, 2021

Cutting Edge Epitome of Post-Harvest Processing and Management of Horticultural Crops

Dept. of Horticulture, CoA, JAU (under NAHEP)

11

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

January 04-08, 2021

Sustainable Agriculture through Natural Resources Management

Department of Agronomy, COA, NAU

12

Prof. V. R. Vagadia

December 24, 2020

Status & Srategies for Farm Mechanization in India

Department of Farm Engg., COA, JAU

Sr. No.

Title

1

Development and Performance Evaluation of Tractor drawn  Cultivator Cum spiked roller

2

Design and Development of Mini Tractor Operated Multi Crop Sweep Blades Weeder

3

Design and Development of Weed Inverting Rollers for Mini Tractor Operated Weeder.

Sr. No.

Publication Detail

NAAS Rating

1

Prajapati, G. V., Ramani, M. L., Cholera, S. P., Jadav, B. K., & Chauhan, P. M. (2025) Photosynthetically active radiation dynamics in protected cultivation: A comparative study on tomato crop. Plant Archives Vol. 25, Special Issue (ICTPAIRS-JAU, Junagadh) Jan. 2025 pp. 489-496

5.59

2

N. B. Bharad, V. R. Vagadia,  A. L. Lakhani, B. M. Khanpara and D. B. Chavda 2025. Precision Agriculture: Parameter based optimizing spraying drone for okra farming . Paper published in Plant Archives an International Journal, Volume-25, Special Issue (ICTPAIRS-JAU, Junagadh) January-2025.pp.902-910.

5.59

3

N. B. Bharad, V. R. Vagadia, A. L. Lakhani, B. M. Khanpara and M. S. Dulawat.2024. Comprehensive Review of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Sprayers Used in Modern Agriculture. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Volume 30, Issue 10, Page 573-585, 2024; Article no.JSRR.124711,ISSN: 2320-0227.

4.71

4

N. B. Bharad, B. M. Khanpara and V. R. Vagadia.2024. Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Transformative Role of Drones in Modern Farming. Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter, Agri food Magazine, Volume-06, Issue- 11, Page, 518-520, 2024; Article ID: 60157, ISSN: 2581-8317.

-

5

Ramani, M. L., Chauhan, P. M., Tiwari, V. K., & Dulawat, M. S. (2023). Renewable energy integration in agricultural practices: Assessing the energy generation performance of agrivoltaic greenhouse system. The Pharma Innov. J, 12(12), 287-290.

5.23

6

Lakhani, A. L., and V. R. Vagadia. 2023. “Development and performance evaluation of shelling unit of power operated groundnut decorticator”. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences [IJAS], Volume 19[1],| January, 2023, 254-260. ISSN : 0973–130X.

4.73

7

Jishna, K. P., M. N. Gajera, V. R. Vagadia, and P. P. Gajjar.2023. Design and Performance Evaluation of a Mini Tractor Mounted Clod Crusher. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Volume 42, Issue 35, Page 1-8, 2023; Article no.CJAST.105498, ISSN: 2457-1024.

4.71

8

Vala, R.; Yadav, R. and Gaadhe, S.K. 2023.Operator workplace design compatibility: A study on mini tractor. Int. J. Agril. Sciences, 19(1): 51-60

4.73

9

Vala, V. and Yadav, R. 2023. Steering geometry of remote control agricultural vehicle. Ergonomics Int.Journal, 7(1): 1-6. Doi:10.23880/eoij-16000254.

-

10

Yadav, R.and Vala V. 2023. The various techniques used for sowing seeds in India. Invention Intelligence, March-April 2023: 27-30.

 

11

Ramani, M. L., Savaliya, L., & Chauhan, P. M. (2022). Development and Experimental Investigation of Briquetting Machine for Use in Rural Area. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 12(11), 2868-2878.

5.16

12

Chavda, H.R., Balas, P.R., Jadav, C., Vagadia, V.R. and A., Upadhyay. 2022. Development and performance evaluation of 3-Jaw manual vegetable transplanter.  The Pharma Innovation Journal 2022; SP-11(7): 408-412, ISSN (P): 2349-8242.

5.23

13

Balas, P.R.; Makavana, J.; Jhala, K.B.; Chauhan, P.M. and Yadav, R. 2022. Economically comparasion of mini tractor operated installer and retriever of drip line. Indian J. of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, 8(1): 45-50.

3.55

14

Chavda, H.R.; Balas, P.R.; Jadav, C.;Vagadia, V.R. and Upadhyay A. 2022. Development and performance evaluation of 3-Jaw manual vegetable transplanter.  The Pharma Innovation Journal 2022; SP-11(7): 408-412, ISSN (P): 2349-8242.

5.23

15

Vala, V. and Yadav, R. 2022. Structural analysis of remote control precision planter. Int. J. Agril. Sciences, 18(2): 740-743. DOI:10.15740/HAS/IJAS/18.2/000-000

4.73

16

Venkat, R.; Nagaraj, B.; Mohan, S.; Mohnot, P. and Yadav, R. 2022. Design and development of rotary weeder cum fertilizer drill. Ecology, Environ. & Conservation: Vol 28, Oct. Suppl. Issue:  S154-S161. DOI: 10.53550/EEC.2022.v28i06s.026

5.41

17

Gajjar, P.; Yadav, R. and Yadav, K. 2021. Tractor mounted precision planter for onion farming. Invention Intelligence, July-August 2021: 49-53.

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18

Makavana, J.; Sarsavadia, P.N.; Chauhan, P.M.; Dulawat, M.S.; Dobariya, U.D. and Yadav R. 2021. A Review pyrolysis: different agricultural residues and their bio char characteristics. Int. J. of Environment and Climate Change, 11(7): 80-88.

4.71

19

Zilpilwar, S.; Yadav, R.; Sakariya, K. and Gahane, M. 2021. Ergonomic evaluation of battery operated knapsack sprayer, Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 23(3): 182-189.

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20

Zilpilwar, S.; Yadav, R.; Gajjar, P. and Jakasania, R. 2021. Development and Performance Evaluation of Metering Mechanism for Planting Garlic Cloves. Agric. Res.: 10(2): 274-284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-020-00492-1

5.90

21

Zilpilwar, S. and Yadav, R. 2021. Performance evaluation of tractor operated garlic (Allium sativum L.) clove planter. J. of Agric. Engineering, 58(1): 1-14, January-March 2021. Doi: 10.52151/jae2021581.1730.

4.79

22

Ginoya, C.J.; Yadav R.; Zilpilwar S.R.; Vagadia V.R. and Agrawat V. 2020. “Development and Optimization of Mini Tractor Mounted Clod Crusher cum Planker”. International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences (IJCMAS), On line: 8(1): 1822-1838. ISSN-2319-7706.

5.38

23

Hirpara R.; Vagadia, V.R.; Kathiria R.K. and Lalit S. 2020. “Development of Mini Tractor Mounted Sweep Type Weeding Tool”. International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences (IJCMAS), On line: 9(10): 3439-3449. ISSN-2319-7706.

5.38

24

Jakasania, R. and Yadav, R. 2020. Augmented Reality: New horizon in agricultural Machinery. Agriculture & Environment E-News Letter. 1(1) Sept 2020.

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25

Kavad A.; Yadav R.; Vala V.; Chavda D.B. and Vagadia V.R. 2020. “Development and Performance Evaluation of Groundnut Digger Elevator cum heap Formatter. Ergonomics International Journal, 4(5): 1-6. ISSN-2577-2953.

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26

Makavana, J.; Chauhan, P.M.; Sarsavadia, P.N. and Yadav, R. 2020. A Review of Sustainable Technologies for Bio-Char Production from Biomass any Waste Material. Int J of Environ Sci & Natural Resources (Jupitor), 25(1):556153. DOI: 10.19080/IJESNR.2020.25.556153.

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27

Makavana, J.; Sagar, J.; Sarsavadia, P.N.; Dulawat, M.S.; Chauhan, P.M. and Yadav, R. 2020. A review of sustainable technologies for bio-char production from biomass. Inverties J of Renewable Energy, 10(2):114-129. DOI: 10.5958/2454-7611.2020.00010.7

2.64

28

Vagadia, V.R.; Mashru, H.H.;Rank, H.D.; Prajapati G.V.;Satasiya, R.M. and Subbaiah R. 2020. “Development and performance evaluation of lime harvesting device”. International journal of Economic Plants horticulture. 7(1): 080-085. ISSN-2349-4735.

4.08

29

Vagadia, V.R.; Yadav, R.;Chavda, D.B; Tomar, G. and Patel, D.V. 2020. Development and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Drawn Cultivator Cum Spike-Roller. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa & Latin America (AMA), 51(2):72-78.

6.15

30

Vambol, S.O.; Agravat, V.V.; Kiriyenko, N.M.; Yadav, R.; Zadorozhnya, V.V. and Swarnkar, R. 2020. Ergonomic aspects related to mobile agricultural machinery operators. Labour Protection Problems in Ukraine, 36(3): 10-18.

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31

Yadav, R.; Kavad, A.; Jakasania, R. and Parmar, N. 2020. Sugarcane planting technology in India. Short communication. J. of Ergon., 10(5): 270.

-

32

Yadav, R.and Jakasania, R. 2020. Ergonomics prospects: Tractor operator workplace design, Ergonomics Int. Journal, 4(5) DOI: 10.23880/eoij-16000255.

-

33

Yadav R.;Jakasania, R. and Savani, J.B. 2020. Isometric Muscular Strength of Agricultural Workers of Gujarat India. Ergonomics Int. J., 4(3): 000236.

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34

Zilpilwar, S.; Yadav, R. and Dharmendra. 2020. Study of garlic (Allium sativum L.) clove planters. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry; SP6: 496-501.

5.21

35

Patel, D. P., Ramani, M. L., & Burbade, R. G. (2019). Effect of various pre-treatments on drying behavior of banana. Multilogic in Science. 8(A), 50-54.

5.20

36

Agravat V.V.; Makavana J.; Mohnot, P.; Yadav, R. and Gajjar P. 2019. Development and ergonomic evaluation of a coconut palm climbing device. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 3(2): 000201

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37

Gajjar P.; Yadav R.; Zilpilwar S. and Dharsenda T. 2019. Determination of physical and mechanical properties of Onion (Gujarat white onion-1). International J of Chemical Studies, 7(4): 3082-85.

5.31

38

Ginoya, C.J.; Rajvir Y.; Zilpilwar S.R.; Vagadia, V.R. and Agravat, V. 2019. Development and Optimization of Mini Tractor Mounted Clod Crusher cum Planker. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 8(1): 1822-1838.

5.38

39

Jakasania, R.; Yadav, R. and Rudani, M.R. 2019. Performance evaluation of intra row weeder in soil bin. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 8(6): 2781-2785.

5.38

40

Kavad A.; Hapani, M.; Vora, M.D. and Rajvir Y. 2019. Vibration Isolation on Tractor Seat Through Rubber-Pad. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 8(2): 3141-3148

5.38

41

Agravat V.V.; Makavana J.; Mohnot P.; Yadav, R. and Gajjar P. 2019. Development and ergonomic evaluation of a coconut palm climbing device. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 3(2): 000201

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42

Agravat V.V.; Mohnot, P.; Desai, R.H.; Balas, P.R. and Yadav R. 2018. Development of sitting type coconut palm climbing device. International J of Current Microbiology & Applied Science, 7(9): 3591-3602

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43

Jakasania R.; Yadav R. and Vadher, A L. 2018. Briquette: A New HorizonTowards the Alternative Fuel. Recent Advances in Petrochemical Science, 5(4): 555668

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44

Jakasania R.; Yadav R. and Mohnot, P. 2018. Soil-tool interaction using numerical methods-A review. Acta Science Agriculture (AGAS), 2(10): 67-70.

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45

Jakasania, R.G. and Yadav R. 2018. Automation: New horizon in agricultural machinery, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 8(1).

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46

Vagadia, V.R.; Mashru, H.H.;Rank, H.D.; Prajapati G.V.;Satasiya, R. M.and Subbaiah R. 2018. Development and performance evaluation of fruit harvesting device for lime.International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. 7(2): 155-159.  ISSN: 2320-0286.

2.1

47

Vegad, G. and Yadav R. 2018. Design analysis and optimization of rotary tiller blades using computer software. AMA, 49(1): 44-50.

6.12

48

Yadav R., Jakasania, R.G. and Mohnot, P. 2018. Ergonomically women friendly weeder: A review. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 2(11): 000186.

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49

Yadav R., Jakasania, R.G. and Vadher A.L. 2018. Segmental Properties Based on Anthropometry of Female Agricultural Workers, India. Ergonomics International Journal (EOIJ), 2(7): 000170

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50

Gupta, P.; Kapuriya, R.L. and Yadav, R. 2017. Tractor air intake pressure use in pneumatic planter. Int. J. of Advanced Scientific Res.& Management, 2(4):1-5.

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51

Jakasania, R.; Vadher, A.L. and Yadav R. 2017. Structural Analysis of inclined type subsoiler using CAD software. Int. J. of Agric. Engg., 10(1): 78-81.

4.79

52

Jakasania, R.G. and Yadav R. 2017. Computer aided design:  A new Era in design of farm machines, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, Special issue.

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53

Pund, S.R. and Yadav R. 2017. Role of IPR in Ergonomic product development and design, Editorial Note, J. of Ergonomics, 7(6).

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54

Vegad, G.; Yadav, R. and Yagnik, Y. 2017. Design optimization of rotary tillage tool components proportiate to tractor power using computer software. Green Farming, 8(1) Jan-Feb 2017: 251-254

4.38

55

Yadav R.; Budhrani, B.P.; Balani, P.C. & Pund S. 2017. Anthropometric and Ergonomic Compatibility of Tractor Workplace Design. J. of Ergonomics, S6:001. Doi: 10.4172/2165-7556: 1000.S6-001.

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56

Vagadia, V.R.; Mohnot P.; Vavaliya, P.N. and Yadav R. 2016.Development and Popularization of Multipurpose pipe frame Implement for Adivasi farmers of Gujarat. AGRES-An International e-Journal, Issue 1: 21-30,Year: 2016.

3.65

57

Vagadia, V.R.;Vavaliya, P.N.; Gojiya, D.K. and Sojitra M.A. 2016. Aspirations of farmers for Scientific post-harvest techniques of Ground nut crop. AGRES-An International e-Journal, 5(1): 83-87, Year: 2016.

3.65

58

Vanja, K.G.; Dobariya, U.D. and Yadav R. 2016. Exploration of custom hiring services of farm machines in Junagadh. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 47(8): 1946-1948.

2.35

59

Yadav, R.and Vegad, G. 2016. Impact of rotary tiller in Indian agriculture: Overview, Green Farming Strategic Vision:34, Green Farming, 7(4) July-Aug

4.79

60

Yagnik, Y.; Yadav, R. and Vegad, G. 2016. Simulation of components of mould board plough bottom using computer software. Int. J. of Agril. Engg., 9(1): 39-46.

2.75

61

Vagadia, V.R.;Shyam B.;Memon, A.H. and Yadav R.2015. Development and Testing of Tractor drawn Groundnut Digger-Shaker. AGRES-An International e-Journal, 4(4): 369-379, ISSN-2277-9663.

3.65

62

Vagadia, V.R.; Kathiria, R.K.; Vavaliya, P.N. and Savani, J.B. 2015.Performance Evaluation of Shredder for Agricultural Wastes. AGRES-An International e-Journal, 4(3): 242-248, ISSN-2277-9663.

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63

Vavaliya, P.N.; Sarsavadia, P.N. and Yadav, R. 2015. Students’ perception towards agricultural engineering education in Junagadh Agricultural University. AGRES – An International e-Journal, 4(1): 53-64 ISSN 2277-9663.

3.65

64

Yadav, R.; Prasad, N.; Gupta, P. and Vadher, A.L. 2015. Book Review, Anthropometric and Strength Data of Indian Agricultural Workers for Farm Equipment Design, L.P. Gite, J. Majumdar, C.R. Mehta, & A. Khadatkar (eds) CIAE, Berasia Road, Bhopal 462038, India. 2009. 253 pp. Price: Rs 500, ISBN:    978-81-909305-0-5. Current Science, 108(10): 2015.

6.83

65

Singh, L.P.; Vagadia, V.R.; Jain, K.K. and Memon A.H. 2008. Evaluation and improvement in design of self-propelled vertical conveyer reaper. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), published at Tokyo (JAPAN), Vol. 39(2): 34-38, Spring -2008. ISSN: 0084-5841.

5.38

Sr. No.

Details of Publication

1

V. R. Vagadia, P. H. Rank, Rajvir Yadav,P. N. Vavaliya and D. B. Chavda.2025.Development and performance evaluation of mini tractor mounted sweep blades weeder. Paper Presented (ID No. ICTPAIRS-2.5) and published in International Conference on “Trailblazing Trends in Sustainable Climate-Resilient Precision Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing”. Organized by Center of excellence on soil & water management, RTTC, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat)-India, during January 23-24, 2025.University Publication No. : 3-1-17. Awarded as best oral paper presentation at International Conference.

2

N. B. Bharad, V. R. Vagadia,  A. L. Lakhani, B. M. Khanpara and D. B. Chavda 2025. Precision Agriculture: Parameter based optimizing spraying drone for okra farming . Poster Paper Presented (ID No. ICTPAIRS-2.13) and published in International Conference on “Trailblazing Trends in Sustainable Climate-Resilient Precision Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence and Remote Sensing”. Organized by Center of excellence on soil & water management, RTTC, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat)-India, during January 23-24, 2025. University Publication No. : 3-1-17.

3

M. L. Ramani, P. M. Chuahan, G. V. Prajapati, S. P. Choelra and R. H. Sabalpara. 2024. Agrivoltaic systems: synergistic integration of photovoltaic power generation and agricultural production. Paper Presented and published in International Agriculture Conference on “Current Innovations and Technological Advances in Agriculture and Allied Sciences”. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, GKU, Talwandi Sabo in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Horticulture Dept., Govt. of Punjab duringAugust 29-31, 2024.

4

V. R. Vagadia, K. P. Jishna., P. H. Rank and M. N. Gajera. 2024. Design and development of a mini tractor mounted clod crusher. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Paradigm and Dynamics of Digital Horticulture for Food, Nutrition and Entrepreneurship”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2024.

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Vavaliya, P. N., Gojiya, D. K.,Vagadia,V. R. and Sojitra M. A., 2017.  Aspirations of farmers for scientific post-harvest techniques of groundnut crop. Paper accepted and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”. Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

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Chavda D.B., Vagadia, V. R., and Jain K.K., 2017. Design and development of mini tractor operated groundnut pod exposing attachment. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”.   Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

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Chavda, M. G., Popat, M. N., Vagadia V. R. and Vavalia P. N., 2017. Farmers knowledge and adoption of improved farm implements of groundnut cultivation in Junagadh district. Paper Presented and published in National Conference on “Technological changes and innovation in agriculture for enhancing farmers income”.   Organized by ASM Foundation, New Delhi, India and JAU, Junagadh, during 28-31-05-2017.

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N. B. Bharad, V. R. Vagadia and R. V. Bharadava, 2025. A chapter “Advanced Farm Machinery for Mechanization” published in the book “Agriculture and Allied Sciences : Research, Practice and Policy Perspectives”. Publishead by The Pustakalaya, Lucknow-226002. Edited by: Dr. Arvind Kumar Ishar, Dr. I. Rajeevana, Dr. Dipankar Saikia, Dr. Kishan Kumar Sharma, Dr. Sunita Kumari and Dr. Niren Majumadar,Page No.: 185-199. [ISBN: 978-93-91900-47-2 ].

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M. L. Ramaniand P. M. Chuahan. 2024. A chapter on “Agrivoltraic Farming: Sustainable Agriculture and Clean Energy Integration” published in the book on ‘Advanced Innovative Technologies in Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture (Volume – 10)’. Publishead byAkiNik Publications. (ISBN: 978-93-6135-308-6).

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R. H. Sabalpara, S. P. Cholera andM. L. Ramani. 2024. A chapter on “Millets: Post Harvest Processing Machinery” published in the book on ‘Millets: Ancient Grains to Shree Anna’. Publishead byKripa-Drishti Publications. (ISBN: 978-81-976840-4-3).

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Chavda D. B., Vagadia V. R., Yadav Rajvir, and Tomar Geeta, 2018-19. Practical manual on “Farm Power and Machinery” (Ag. Engg. 3.2). Department of Farm Engineering. COA, JAU, Junagadh.

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Vagadia V. R., Chavda D. B., Yadav Rajvir, 2018-19. Practical manual on “Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture” (Ag. Engg. 5.4). Department of Farm Engineering, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.

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Mital Patel and Yadav, R. 2018. Ergonomic evaluation of manually operated six-row paddy transplanter., ISBN 9783668781986 (v437934), GRIN Publication, Germany.

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Jaiswal, Hiral, Yadav, R. and Chavda Dipesh 2018. Development of mini tractor operated groundnut digger-cum-shaker. ISBN: 978-613-9-88512-1. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

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Gupta, R. A and Vagadia V. R., 2017.The chapter-Applications of plastic for moisture conservations in saline soil. Page no.:147-156. Published in “A book Water Resources Management for Enhancing Water Productivity” Editors: Dr. N. K. Gontia and Dr. H. D. Rank, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat).Published by :New India Publishing Agency(NIPA),New Delhi. ISBN:978-93-83305-72-8.

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Mohnot, Pramod and Vagadia V. R., 2017.The chapter-Moisture conservation through sub-soiling. Page no.:157-169. Published in “A book Water Resources Management for Enhancing Water Productivity” Editors: Dr. N. K. Gontia and Dr. H. D. Rank, JAU, Junagadh (Gujarat).Published by :New India Publishing Agency(NIPA),New Delhi. ISBN:978-93-83305-72-8.

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Yagnik, Y., Yadav, R. and Vadher, A.L. 2015. Optimization of mould board plough bottom using computer software. ISBN 978-3-659-77043-2. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany

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