Browsing by Author "Raheef Kehinde ADEBAYO"

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    Development and Performance Evaluation of a Push-Type Mechanical Weeder
    (Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, 2023) Rasheed Amao BUSARI; Raheef Kehinde ADEBAYO; Kehinde Peter ALABI; Kehinde Adesoye ALONGE; Lateef Ayomide SAADUDEEN
    Weeds posed a significant threat to crop yields and causing substantial losses. The traditional method of weed control is not only labor-intensive but also time consuming. On the other hand, chemical weeds control has raised concerns due to its negative impact on the environment and human health. As the agricultural sector strives to meet consumer demands for high-quality, safe food products, there is a growing need for non-chemical weeds control solutions. Therefore, manually operated weeder was designed, fabricated, and tested in an experimental field to operate on deltaic terrain. The weeder is powered by a 1 hp petrol engine with an operating speed of 1130 rpm and equipped with 4 L-shaped standard cutting blades. The depth and width of the cut of the blades are 30 and 350 mm, respectively. During the machine test, the field location had well-drained soil classified as sandy loam with compositions of 76% sand, 7.28% silt, and 15.95% clay. The moisture content was 18%wb. Field tests conducted showed that the weeder had a field capacity of 0.016h/hr. and a weeding efficiency of 80.51%. The performance evaluation of the weeder at the tested average operating speed of 0.036m/s. The machine was designed to be simple and easy to maintain, and its overall cost of fabrication was ₦154,500, making it affordable for ordinary Nigerian farmers.
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    Development of Motorized Groundnut Pod Picker
    (Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, 2023) Rasheed Amao BUSARI; Raheef Kehinde ADEBAYO; Kehinde Peter ALABI; Clifford Ahangba AKEGH
    Groundnut holds a prominent place in Nigeria's agricultural landscape, offering a versatile array of applications, from animal feed to edible oil and industrial uses. However, the traditional practice of hand-picking groundnut pods has posed a significant challenge for farmers, consuming time, and energy. In response to these obstacles, a ground nut pod stripper was designed, fabricated, and tested. The machine comprises of feeding tray, a picking drum equipped with spikes, a concave chamber, pods exit, and a sturdy frame. Its design is simple and easy to maintain, ensuring that it can be used effectively by a wide range of farmers. The equipment can be powered with an electric motor or a gasoline engine and is portable for easy movement. Its performance was evaluated using ground nut plants with pods to determine its throughput capacity and operating efficiency to be 146 kg/hr. and 97,6%, respectively. The overall cost of fabrication was ₦102,620 making it an accessible and cost-effective solution for ordinary Nigerian farmers. This affordability ensures that the benefits of the machine are not limited to large-scale agricultural enterprises but can be harnessed by small-scale and subsistence farmers as well.