rice transplanter
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Rice Transplanter
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Rice Market20% of the worlds calorie supply, and 30% of AsiasTop producers are China (31%) and India (20%)Grown primarily for domestic use
Photo by Stuart Ling - Wikipedia
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Current ProductsCostPrice of equipment: $250-17,500 (used)GDP per capita: ~$5600 (China), ~$3100 (India)Technical limitationsNeed large, flat fieldsCannot plant on field edgesFrequently overturn in the mud
YanMar Agricultural Equipment, Co.Photo by Aaron Kingsbury
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Technical RequirementsPrevent back-problems in field workersExtremely low-costSimple and ruggedEasily transportableCan be repaired using local materialsUsable in a variety of terrains
Photo by Jan-Pieter Nap - Wikipedia
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Sketch Model
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Sketch ModelOpen initial positionClosed position after retraction