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.