The agriculture industry depends on accuracy in weighing to ensure fair trade; therefore, it is essential for farmers to use weighbridges to weigh their produce.

Tractors are multi-purpose vehicles used for tilling, sowing, harrowing, landscaping, and harvesting. They are also used for hauling heavy loads of crops, fertilizers, and equipment.

Let’s understand the important reasons why farmers have to depend on a weighbridge for weighing the tractors.

 

1. Accuracy in Weighing: Weighbridges help in accurate weighing of produce and also inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals. This helps in free trade as well as efficiency in crop cultivation.

2. Prevent Overloading: Overloading of tractors can cause accidents and also cause excessive wear and tear of components. Repair and maintenance costs will increase and make farm operations unviable.  

3. Inventory Management: Weighing inputs and harvested produce helps keep an accurate record of the activities undertaken by the farmer. It helps forecast the requirements in the future for both inputs and outputs. You can explore how weighbridges are used in the agriculture industry to understand their practical impact across different farming operations.

4. Compliance: Using weighbridges to weigh tractor loads helps farmers comply with the transport regulations regarding permissible weights. Overloading can lead to fines and penalties, which affect the cost of production and profitability. Overloading can also lead to damage to roads and bridges in rural areas, which impacts the smooth movement of goods and people. 

5. Improved Logistics: Weighing tractor loads on weighbridges automates the operations and helps in quicker movement of produce and inputs. It reduces wait times and improves the logistics of the farm operations. For farmers or agri-entrepreneurs also managing transport fleets, investing in a weighbridge can scale your logistics operation and improve overall efficiency.

6. Monitoring Crop Yields: Assessment of yields is an important function of farmers to improve the viability of farming. When the production falls, the farmer can rethink farming practices, seek professional help, and also improve the resource allocation. Data-driven decision-making is possible with accuracy in weighing farm produce. Weighbridges help weigh the produce accurately before it is transported to the warehouses. This procedure prevents theft and chances of pilferage.

The choice of investment in weighbridges should be on the basis of cost-benefit analysis, as smaller farmers may depend on portable weigh scales or third-party service providers.

Essae Digitronics is India’s largest manufacturer of weighbridges and weighing solutions for industry, with over 17,000 installations to date. It has been protecting the profits of industry since 1996 with its innovative, customized solutions. To know more about how Essae weighbridges can help farmers and agri-processors, get in touch with us at www.essaedig.com.