Advancements in agricultural automation: A comprehensive review of automatic seed sowing equipment

Abstract

This review paper explores recent developments in automatic seed-sowing equipment, specifically addressing challenges in the agricultural sector, particularly within plant nurseries. With labor shortages, low productivity, and manual-intensive seed-feeding processes, researchers have focused on designing and implementing automatic seed-feeder mechanisms. These mechanisms, typically comprising a frame, hopper, belt drive, motor, and conveyor, aim to streamline the seed planting. This paper examines the broader context of agricultural mechanization, advocating for integrating seed- sowing machines to enable simultaneous operations, thereby reducing costs and saving time. The paper emphasizes the need for tailored and cost-effective solutions for small-scale farmers, proposing the development of multifunctional sowing machines capable of performing various operations concurrently, ultimately contributing to increased agricultural efficiency and productivity.