A Seed drill plays a vital role in comparison to manual seeding when it comes to planting seeds of crops as planting distance and plant density are crucial factors matters a lot for maximizing the yields of crops. For example using a seed drill for wheat crop can increase in produce by 13.025 % when compared to the conventional method. Modern seed drills provide farmers all the facility allowing them to work efficiently as they can sow seeds very easily in minimum time. The system of a seed drill allows it to sow seeds automatically making it best suitable to use in trashy soils where the smooth seed bed preparation seems very difficult. These are generally used as attached to the tractor. Modern seed drill are even more improved that consist of seed boxes with metering mechanism, furrow openers, frame, covering devices, seed rate adjusting lever and transport cum power transmitting wheels. The metering system allows a farmer to sow required quantity of seeds into the farm. It also covers the seeds so that it does not get damaged while working on the farm. Things to keep in mind when using a seed drill at your farm: · The depth of seeds should be uniform with regard to its placement. · The seeds should be uniformly distributed along the rows. · Its angle with regard to row should also be considered. · Loose soil getting is also prevented. · Soil is covered uniformly over the seed. · Fertilizer is mixed with seed during placement in the furrow. All the above factors should be noted to choose a best performance seed drill or planter. To improve the performance we need to optimize the above factors also so that we get desired efficacy from the system in economical way. Its design is simplified and components are selected to suit the need of the corps. In the working of the robot seed drill or planter also plays vital role in manipulating the physical environment.
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A Rotavator is significant tillage equipment that allows farmers to perform the multiple tasks of primary and secondary tilling work both. With the help of rotavator, a farmer can add multiple profits to his farming business. Know in this article, how to select the best rotavator for your farm and the factors that affect the decision of choosing a rotavator for your farm. Rotavator Size Rotavator Price Rotavator Blades Types of Blades Rotavator Features Rotavator Size Different types of rotavator are available in the market and each one has own different sizes and shapes for types of applications. Small versions of a rotary tiller like mini rotavator are especially designed to be used in the garden and on small vegetable gardens, while large models of a tractor rotavator such as medium-duty and heavy-duty are suitable to use and work in the larger areas of land like crop and grain fields. The standard size of a rotavator used in farming is from 3 to 7 feet. These kinds of rotavators are used in extensive farming operations. Rotavator Price The cost of an agriculture rotavator usually depends upon the size and the functions. A multi-speed rotavator can cost around 1 Lakh/ Unit and can be operated easily with the PTO power of 35 to 55 HP tractors. Rotavator Blades To prepare a perfect seedbed rotavator with L shaped blades are popular and effective. These rotating blades work attached to the shaft that takes power from tractor PTO shaft. These are configured in two types the first one is a three-blade and the second is two blade configurations. Types of Blades Different types of blade are used as per the condition of the soil. L shaped blades are preferred in heavy cultivation as they work perfectly to eliminate weeds and frequently cause soil pulverization while the C-shaped blades are used in preparing ground with hard soil. C type blades are more curved in shape than L shaped blades and have lower tendency to clog up when used in heavy wet soils field. Other types of blade are long shank blade, Speed blade and straight knife blade. Rotavator Features Many farmers usually are aware that preparing the seedbed in heavy and black cotton soils can be backbreaking. The clod creation can be handled with plough, cultivators and other conventional agriculture equipment. But to overcome reduce the steps using primary and secondary tillage implement, a rotavator is a versatile equipment that replaces all the implement. It cuts, smashes and mixes soil according to seedbed demand that can be rough or light. We can see in the above video that rotavator shaft cutting blades are there to break the clods and with the different blades these work can be made easy. Various types of agricultural machinery is used in farming operations for producing different types of crops. The most common crop production level includes: Transportation Storage; Handling residues of previous crops Seeding and planting Primary and secondary tillage Harvesting Cultivation Fertilizer Spreader and application Pest control Irrigation Drainage In ancient times animals were used as a main source of energy in farming practices. And later, steam power was used. And in last few decades tractors with diesel engines became common and quite popular in modern times. As a result in the developed countries, it reduced the number of farm workers, whereas production continued to increase with the use of modern agriculture machinery. Technology has significantly improved agriculture output and also the quality of yields. Now farmers do not need to break their backs by using old and traditional agriculture tools as it is totally wasting their good health and time. Tractor that was once used to be known as a technological genius in the field of agriculture is an old news now due to constant launch of innovative machinery. Modern agriculture machinery has transformed the farming industry for the good. Below we have mentioned a few names of the modern agriculture machinery that are used commonly. Tractor A versatile machinery used for different purposes from transporting crops and grains to pulling heavy machinery on farm in to perform different farming operations. Combine Harvester Used for grain harvesting this versatile harvesting equipment has made the difficult harvesting process very easy for farmers. The harvesting which used to take weeks’ time can now be completed in 2 to 3 days even in largest grain fields. Plough Various types of plough are used as tractor implements for soil preparation before the planting season. Different plough like disc plough, mould-board plough, reversible plough etc. is used to can turn, move and mix the soil with ease. Sprayer Fertilizer sprayer are used to spray fungicide, insecticide or pesticide uniformly over the crops that need these chemicals. Rotary Tillers It is versatile tillage equipment used for primary as well secondary tillage and to prepare seedbed. It is one of the best agricultural machinery to prepare seedbed before planting seeds. Tillage is usually can be divided in two types primary and secondary. While primary tillage is needed to be done to open new fields, the primary purpose of secondary tillage is to restrict water movement from the surface layers. Different types of equipment are used in both tillage systems. Know more in detail about the Primary and secondary tillage. Primary Tillage Primary tillage is usually done after the last harvest as the first soil tillage or to open or turn new fields for sowing. It is generally performed when the soil has enough moisture to allow ploughing and strong enough to provide reasonable intensities of traction. Primary tillage is required immediately after the harvesting previous crop or at the start of the next rainy season. But in case if sufficient power is available on a farm some soil can be ploughed dry also. The Purpose of Primary Tillage is –
Implement used in Primary Tillage The most commonly used tillage implement in primary tillage system is the mould-board ploughs. In soil with hardpan layers, the fields have to be entirely saturated on a regular basis before tillage can be carried out. In soils with lighter texture such as sandy soil, tillage can be done as per the moisture levels under the field. In 2-wheel powered systems a disc plough with one-way discs and mould-board plough both are used. The disc plough are usually preferred in hard, rocky and rooted areas as it uses less power and can deal with any obstacles more easily. Three to seven disc and offset ploughs are also commonly used attached to a tractor in primary tillage system. Secondary Tillage After completing the primary tillage, secondary tillage is required give soil the final structure to prepare a perfect seedbed for sowing seeds. The Purpose of Secondary Tillage is
Implement used in Secondary Tillage Secondary tillage is usually lighter and less aggressive in comparison to primary tillage. The mold board plough, disc harrow and the rotovator are some commonly used equipment in secondary tillage. In some cases, where necessary, disc harrows are used in place of rotovators. Tined cultivators, offset disc ploughs, seven-disc ploughs and rotovator are also commonly used equipment in secondary Tillage system. Before planting seeds, normally when 2-3 secondary tillage round after primary tillage if soil needs more rounds will depend on multiple factors such as
Generally in most of the countries the primary and secondary tillage is done using tractor ploughs and the final seedbed is prepared using harrows. |
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