Understanding the Various Types of Seed Drills Used in Indian Agriculture

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*.

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