Mechanisation greatly helps in increasing yields though better and timely soil preparation for planting, as it is one of the important component of agricultural production and preservation of food crops. It is helpful in improving water application methods, efficient pests control and proper harvesting, frying, storage and processing of food, feed and fibre crops.
According to a study report, the labour shortage and shifting toward industry had necessitated the need to switch over to agricultural mechanisation and this process had started during sixties with the import of tractors and field implements which had been increasing with the passage of time and presently large number of tractors and tolls were being locally manufactured suited to Pakistani conditions.
Necessary incentives including credit and training of operators were provided for purchase and use of farm machinery. Government established Farm Machinery Institutes in potential areas, which have been testing and developing suitable farm machinery for different soils and operations as well as training provided to farmers and field staff as a result number of tractors, have been increasing every year.
During 1960s, when farm mechanisation started, only a few tractors were available with government organisation which have now increased to over 252 thousand numbers. The research institutes have developed and modified the machinery and tools according to country's requirements.
Wheat and rice threshers and combine harvesters have now become common in use while the use of other new machines and implements is picking up with the passage of time.
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