Description
Drum Seeder Machine
It is an agricultural implement used for sowing pre-germinated paddy seeds directly in wet-land field. It is a manually pulled implement which helps the farmer to sow 8 rows at one draw. It does not require any mechanical power for its operation.The Drum Seeder Machine is certified by North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Testing & Training Institute, Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur, Assam, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
Why Drum Seeder Machine ?
- No need for preparation of seed – bed.
- Pre-germinated seeds sown in straight rows.
- Maintains uniformity of seed rate, hence, reduces seed requirement rate by about 50%.
- Reduces wastage of seeds.
- Needs less labour.
- Increases yield by 15% – 20% (up to 1 ton per hectare)
- Reduces production cost and increases net returns up to about Rs. 4000/- to Rs. 5000/- per hectare.
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Power Source | Manual (one labour) |
Shape of the seed drum | Cylindrical drums made of plastic materials |
Drum Volume | 250 mm x 180 mm |
Drum Length | 40 CM |
Number of drums in a machine | 4 |
Weight of each drum | 400 gm (approx.) |
Seed containing capacity | 1½ kg |
Level of filling the drum | 2/3 volume |
Plant to plant spacing | 4 cm (It can be increased by blocking the funnel shaped holes with caps as per requirement) |
Row to row spacing | 20 cm |
Number of wheels | 2 |
Plastic Wheels Diameter | 57 cm |
Plastic Wheels Weight | 1250 gm (approx) |
Total length of the machine | 182 cm |
Weight of the machine | 7 kg (approx) |
Area sown by one labour per day | 0.5 to 0.75 ha |
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