A combine harvester, also known as a combine, is a versatile agricultural machine that performs the tasks of harvesting, threshing, and cleaning crops in a single operation. It is used to harvest a variety of crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and rice. The machine is equipped with a cutting platform that cuts the crop and feeds it into the threshing mechanism. The threshing mechanism separates the grain from the chaff, and the cleaning system removes any remaining debris. The harvested grain is then stored in a tank for transportation. The combine harvester has revolutionized the way farmers harvest their crops. Before the invention of the combine, farmers had to manually harvest their crops, which was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. The combine harvester has made the harvesting process much more efficient and has allowed farmers to harvest their crops quickly and with less labor. The first combine harvester was invented in the United States in the 1830s, but it was not until the 20th century that the machine became widely used. Today, combine harvesters come in a variety of sizes and configurations, from small machines that are suitable for small farms to large machines that are used on commercial farms. The use of combine harvesters has led to increased productivity in agriculture and has allowed farmers to produce more food with less labor. However, the high cost of the machines means that they are not accessible to all farmers, particularly those in developing countries.
agricultural machine, harvesting, threshing, cleaning, crops
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