The standard deviations of these parameter were high due to the lodging
of the paddy before harvest.
However, the field in this case was not used
for comparative analysis or optimization of machines; it was just
used to identify the profiles of EC, GHGE, and cost of mechanized
collection in the context of using off-field straw for further processing
to evaluate the techno-economic feasibility of this practice. The
field was divided into five plots with 0.7 ha each. These five plots
were completely randomized to examine the five corresponding
collection machines