Chaff Cutter Machine

Abstract

I. Product & its lIBel The Chaff Cutter Machines are quite common amongst rural people. It is used to eut the fodder into small pieces to make it easier for animals to swallow. There are three main types of the machines viz. manually operated, bullock driven and motor or engine operated. Except the drive position, the functional part of the machine is same of all machines. The scheme envisages manufacture of manually operated machine only. n. Market Potential More than 75% of population in India liTell in villages who are dependent on Agriculture directly or indirectly. They keep cattle for Agricultural operation and for milk. Chaff Cutter machines are used by the Agriculturists for cutting the fodder into small pieces. This process avoids wastage of fodder and helps the cattle to digest it easily. Due to these reasons the usage of chaff cutter machines is increasing. Besides, in Agriculture sector these machines also find application in Dairy Farms, paper, jute industries etc. where cutting is required. The main buyers for this product therefore, are farmers, dairy farms units and industrial units, With the increased stress on development of farms and dairy development the demand foe chaff cutter machine is bound to increase day by day. Hence, good market potential ia expected for this product in near future.