How Agricultural Equipment is Beneficial to Farmers

For centuries, agriculture was a series of processes that had to be completed by hand with simple tools and the use of animals for some labor. Over the last 150 years, a plethora of different pieces of agricultural equipment have been developed that have cut labor time and effort significantly, so that harvesting, livestock management and other farm tasks don’t take nearly as much valuable energy and labor as they did in the past.

Gary's Power Equipment in Winchester is your New Hampshire agricultural equipment dealer, serving Swanzey and Battleboro. Here are just a few of the many reasons why farmers benefit from the ownership and usage of agricultural equipment.

1. Better Techniques

The technology used in many agricultural machines helps farmers to tend to their land much better, increasing yields and preventing soil erosion. Land reclamation is higher and irrigation is more efficient with the use of today’s farm equipment.

2. Reduces Need for Labor

Previously, when labor shortages occurred, production on farms would slow or come to a halt. Now that machines take the place of field laborers, a shortage in labor is much less impactful than it once was. Very few people can attend to a large farm successfully by using agricultural machinery. In addition, the money once paid to laborers on a farm can now be saved.

3. More Commercialization

Consumers today benefit from the use of agricultural machinery because it has significantly broadened the availability of different types of food and increased the amounts of food available on a large commercial scale. Food shortages are less likely to occur and year-round availability of many fruits and vegetables ensures a varied diet for everyone.

4. Increases Income

Farms of yesteryear may not have turned much of a profit due to the high costs of labor needed to manage even a small acreage. Thanks to the improved crop yields and reduced time needed to cultivate soil, plant seeds and harvest crops, farms can earn more of a profit on their yields.

5. Adds More Room for Crops

When more land can be made arable with the use of farm equipment, more crops can be planted. This allows for farmers to plant more types of seeds and increase their yields exponentially, further improving productivity and increasing their bottom lines.

Ready to shop for ag equipment? Visit our dealership in Winchester, NH, today to view our current stock of new and used farm equipment for sale. We even have financing options to help you fund your purchase. Gary’s Power Equipment proudly serves the cities of Battleboro and Swanzey, NH.