Performance evaluation of small tractor operated seed ferti drill cum inter row cultivator

Abstract

There is need for high capacity machines for custom hire services. For precise application of seed and fertilizer, mechanically metered seed drill and seed-cum- fertilizer drill operated by animal and tractor have been developed and are being manufactured to suit specific crops and regions. There is a high demand for small tractor for the small farm along with matching implement small tractor operated seed ferti drill is an urgent need. Weeding operation is one of the important intercultural tillage operation which control unwanted plants between the rows that consume more fertilizers and reduces the crop yield. Controlling weed is one of the serious problems faced by the farmers.