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Bicycle Khurpi Launched for Easy Weeding at Just 2000 Rupees
- •The bicycle khurpi allows farmers to remove weeds between crop rows without bending for hours, saving both time and physical effort.
- •Designed by Agrosure Products and Innovation Private Limited, it features a simple structure with a cycle wheel and handles, making it lightweight for both male and female farmers.
- •A farmer can weed about one acre of land in a day, saving up to 2500 rupees compared to traditional labor costs.
- •The machine reduces dependence on chemical herbicides through mechanical weeding and is durable, lasting 5 to 10 years with easy local repairs.
- •Priced at 2500 rupees by the company, it is available in Bahraich for 2000 rupees through Udyami Mahila Farmer Producer Company Limited.
Key Questions Answered
The bicycle khurpi is an agricultural tool designed for small and medium farmers to remove weeds and hoe between crop rows without bending over for hours. It features a bicycle-like wheel and two handles, allowing a farmer to push it forward easily and weed about one acre of land in a day.
The company price of the bicycle khurpi is 2,500 rupees, but it is available in Bahraich for 2,000 rupees through subsidies and Udyami Mahila Farmer Producer Company Limited. Using this machine can save farmers about 2,000 to 2,500 rupees a day in labor costs compared to traditional methods.
The bicycle khurpi is lightweight, making it suitable for both male and female farmers, and works best in fields where crop rows are spaced 1 to 2 feet apart. It has a simple design without complex technical parts, allowing it to last 5 to 10 years with proper maintenance and local repairs by a blacksmith or welder.
