Laboratory test of a seed metering device of manually operated multi-crop planter for red gram (C. cajan)
Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Vol.16, No. 1)Publication Date: 2020-01-06
Authors : Kalay Khan S.C. Moses; Padam Singh;
Page : 52-56
Keywords : Metering device; Red gram; Seed uniformity;
Abstract
Seed metering device is the most important part of planter which distribute seeds uniformly at the desired application rates. Manual method of seed planting, results in low seed placement, more consuming time, non uniform seed spacing and serious back ache for the farmer and decrease the production. The objective of this study was to design a new seed metering device sowing for red gram to overcome seed damage, missing rate, seed loss and non-uniform distribution of seed.
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