Onion & Garlic Leaf and Root Cutting Machine
Compact | Safe | Efficient | Farmer-Friendly
Cost-Effective Solution
Reduces labor costs, maximizing farmer earnings efficiently.
Inclusive Operation
Safe for women and differently-abled operators to use.
Enhanced Productivity
Operates at 9 kg/hr, saving valuable processing time.
User-Friendly Design
Compact and easy to maintain for two users.
About us
Mr. Ravi Mukati: Young grassroots innovator
Ravi Mukati is a visionary grassroots innovator from Madhya Pradesh, dedicated to transforming agricultural practices for small and medium-scale farmers. Hailing from a farming family, he intimately understands the challenges faced by local farmers. Despite discontinuing his formal education to support his household, Ravi’s passion for innovation led him to develop practical solutions that reduce labor burdens and enhance efficiency in farming. His commitment to affordable technology empowers farmers, making a significant impact on their productivity and livelihoods. Through his work, Ravi exemplifies resilience and ingenuity, inspiring others in the agricultural community.
- Personal Farming Background
- Innovative Problem Solver
- Resilience and Adaptability
Our Innovation
Onion & Garlic Leaf and Root Cutting Machine
Features
Output Capacity
9kg/hr
Labour
Allows 2 persons to work simultaneously
Time required for 100 kg
~11 hrs
Labor Cost for 100 kg
~INR 400
Power
12v, 3amp battery
775 DC Motor (6000 RPM)
Gear reduction system (reduces speed to ~300 RPM for safe operation)
Overall Dimensions
• Length: 30 inches • Width: 22 inches • Height: 14 inches
BENEFITS
Empowering Farmers Through Innovation
The Onion/Garlic Leaf and Root Cutting Machine enhances efficiency for small farmers by reducing strain and ensuring uniform cutting. Its inclusive design supports diverse operators, improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Reduces Physical Strain
Minimizes the physical effort required for manual cutting, decreasing fatigue and injury risk for operators.
Reduces Labour Requirement
Decreases the number of workers needed for cutting, lowering overall labor costs and improving efficiency for farmers.
Saves Time
Speeds up the post-harvest process, allowing farmers to complete tasks more quickly during peak harvesting seasons.
Safe and Easy to Operate
Designed with user safety in mind, making it accessible for all operators with minimal training required.
Applications
Area of Use
Onion post-harvest processing
This machine efficiently trims onion leaves and roots, significantly reducing the time and effort required for harvesting tasks.
Garlic post-harvest processing
It streamlines the cutting process for garlic stems and roots, enhancing productivity and ensuring uniformity in post-harvest processing.
Can be modified for similar stem/root trimming crops
The versatile design allows for easy modifications, making it suitable for various crops that require similar stem and root trimming.
Who Can use?
Target Beneficiaries
Incubated by
NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council (NIFientreC)
