Agriculture Engineering
Farm Machinery ::Sowing Equipments
 

Seed cum Fertilizer Drill for Paddy

 

1

Function

:

For direct sowing of paddy and simultaneous application of fertilizer

2.

Specification

:

 

 

i. Type

:

Mounted implement

 

ii.Power requirement

:

35 – 45 hp tractor

 

iii. Capacity

:

3  ha/day

3.

General Information

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4.

Cost of the unit (Approx)

:

Rs.45000/-

5.

Salient features

 

  • The seed rate and fertilizer rate can be adjusted
  • Can be operated by a 35 HP tractor
  • By applying the required quantity of fertilizer at root zone, better crop growth and more yields is obtained.
  • Saving in cost:65%
  • Saving in labour:84%
  • Cost of operation: Rs.800 / ha

 

 
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