Description
Cono Weeder Machine
It is a machine used for the management and removal of weeds from rice-field under puddled condition, thus increasing the profitability of crop-growth. It is a manually operated implement which does not require any mechanical power.The Cono Weeder Machine is Certified by The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Orissa University of Agricultural & Technology, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
How and when to use Cono weeder ?
- At least 3 times weeding is required during a season.
- Early first weeding is an absolute necessity. Late weeding may provide time for the weeds to get nourished, thus resulting in the damage of crops.
- Weeding should be carried out within 15 to 18 days after the sowing of the plants.
- During this phase damaged or missing plants should be replaced.
- The Cono weeder Machine can be pushed in back and forth movement between rows or can either be pushed forward or pulled backward too
- Next weeding should be taken up after another 15 days. Third weeding, though not absolutely essential, it should be remembered that each weeding aerates the soil and is always beneficial.
Utilization
Weeds take away the nutrients of the plants and nourish various destructive insects,thus causing reduction in yield. Here lies the importance and utility of a Conoweeder Machine –
- Easy to operate
- Increases weeding efficiency
- Mixes uprooted weeds with soil properly and pulverizes the soil
- Reduces cost of weeding
- No chemical residue
- Retains soil moisture
- Helps timely weeding hence increases yield
- Helps in better development of root system
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Power Source | Manual (one labour) |
Number of rotors | 2 |
Width of rotors | 5 inches |
Diameter of rotors | Broader Side- 7 inches, Narrower Side – 4.5 inches |
Centre distance between two rotors | 8.5 inches |
Handle Length | 52 inches |
Height of the handle can be adjusted from | 44 inches to 52 inches |
Weight of the machine | 6.5 kgs (approx) |
Row can be adjusted from | 5 inches to 9 inches |
Suitable row spacing | 20 cm |
Over all dimension | Length 175 cm, Width – 16 cm |
Output | 0.2 ha/day/labour (approx) |
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