Pusa Aqua Ferti-Seed Drill

Introduction

Pusa Wheel Hoe is a very simple and useful implement for weeding in between lines of standing crops by which very efficient and effective weeding is possible. This equipment is foldable which enables ease while transporting.

Technical details:

•  Overall dimensions (l x w x h): 2000 x 1650 x 1400 mm

•  Field capacity : 0.4 ha /h

•  Power source : 45 hp tractor

•  Weight : 225 kg

•  Estimated cost : ` 74,750/-

 

Advantages:

•  Timely sowing of rabi crops like wheat, gram, mustard etc. in rainfed areas.

•  Useful for dry land areas.

•  An increase of 53% in germination and 35% in yield have been observed in wheat crop in comparison to traditional sowing.

•  Uniform distribution of aqueous fertilizer helps in increased germination.

•  Efficient utilization of water and fertilizer with seed and consumes about 10 m (10,000 litres) of water/ ha

 

For further information please contact :

Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi