Seed Drill Components

By N.Nithila Devi 3rd year A.I.E

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Zero-till seed-cum-fertilizer drill an improved

Rabi seed-drill commonly used by farmers for conventional sowing.

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Sowing of wheat with zero-till seedcum-fertilizer drill in standing stubbles of paddy

Functions Of Seed Drill

Carry adequate quantum of seeds. Open a furrow of uniform depth . Meter the seeds .

Cover and deposit the seed in the furrow properly .

Cover the seeds and compact the soil around the seed.

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Components Of Seed Drill

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Mechanically Metered Type

i) frame ii) seed box iii) seed metering mechanism iv) furrow open v) depth control side wheel vi) drive wheel vii) power transmission unit
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Frame

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Furrow Opener

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Seed Metering Device Components

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Seed box

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Depth-control side wheel

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Power Transmission Unit

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Hitch Points

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Iron/wooden platform attached to the rear side of the frame.

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