Understanding the Various Types of Seed Drills Used in Indian Agriculture
Updated On 18 Aug 2025
Updated On 18 Aug 2025
A roto seed drill is a versatile farm implement with rotating blades to till the soil, while the seed drill sows seeds and applies fertilizers. The starting price of this seed drill is Rs. 1,50,000*.
A disc seed drill sows seeds evenly at uniform depth using angled discs to cut through hard soil and create furrows, along with fertilizer application. Its price starts at Rs. 60,000* in India.
A pneumatic precision planter sows seeds accurately into the soil using air pressure, ensuring uniform seed distribution and high yields. The starting price of this seed drill is Rs. 2,97,675*.
A super seeder efficiently tills, sows, and covers the seedbed all in one go. It is mainly popular for planting wheat in paddy fields that a combine has harvested. Its starting price is Rs. 80,000*.
A happy seeder plants wheat directly into a field that hasn't been ploughed, and still has residues from the last harvest. It makes the process eco-friendly. Its starting price is Rs. 1,00,000*.