Seed Drill

A seed drill is a sowing machine that sows seed directly into the soil in a controlled and uniform manner with the help of a tractor. It positions the seeds and buries them in the soil at a particular depth.

The modern seed drill is of immense use to farmers. Some of the uses of seed drills include sowing seeds and applying fertiliser. The seeding machine not only saves time, labour, and cost but also ensures that seed placement and spacing are optimal. As a result, seed germination is better and plant growth is uniform.

Today many seed drill types are available in the market. Some are Disc Seed Drill, Zero Till and Roto Seed Drill. There are 54 seed drill implements available on Tractorkarvan. They are from top brands like Landforce Implement, Farmking Implement, and Bhoomi Agro Implement.

History of Seed Drill

The invention of the seed drill has revolutionised the way seeds are sown. Until the introduction of the seed-sowing machine, hand broadcasting was common. Jethro Tull introduced the seed drill in 1701 to sow the seeds efficiently, but it was drawn by horse. The modern seed drills are drawn by a tractor and fitted with a seed box and a fertiliser box.

Functions of Seed Drill

• It carries seeds.
• It opens furrows at uniform depths.
• It also meters the seed.
• It buries the seeds in a uniform pattern.
• It covers the seeds and compacts the soil around the seed.

Advantages of a Seed Drill

• The seed drill sow seeds at equal distance and proper depths.
• The seed wastage is less as only the correct quantity of seeds is used.
• The seed sowing and fertiliser application in a single operation make it cost-effective.
• The furrows exposed to the seeds can be decreased and increased at any time. As a result, the density of crops and seeds can be controlled effectively.
• Overall, it increases the seed germination rate, ensures proper plant growth, and increases the overall crop yield (as per estimates by eight-fold compared to hand broadcasting).

Components of Seed Drill

A seed drill has several components, which, among others, include:

• Seed box,
• Seed metering mechanism,
• Frame,
• Furrow openers,
• Drive transmission system,
• Clutch,
• Covering device,
• Transport wheels and
• Hitch frame.

Seed Drill Price in 2024

Seed drill price in India 2024 starts from as low as INR 65,000*. You can easily purchase the tractor seed drill with the help of the implement loan facility on Tractorkarvan. It will help save costs by reducing seed wastage and ensuring proper use of fertilisers.

Popular Seed Drill Models

Tractors Compatible with Seed Drill

A seed drill can be attached to a 15 HP tractor or even a 120 HP tractor. However, the most compatible tractors to operate a seed planter are less than 40 HP tractors. A high-horsepower tractor will compact the soil while sowing the seeds. As a result, the growth of crops is not proper and overall, the crop yield is less.

Thus, the most compatible tractors are Mahindra 275 DI XP Plus, Massey Ferguson 1035 DI Mahashakti, and New Holland 3037 TX, among others.

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