Seed treatment drum

FUNCTIONING

It is used for the treatment of different kinds of seeds with chemical in powdered form.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

The seed drum must be washed off with water after use to remove chemicals stuck on the interior walls of the cylinder drum. It is also necessary to dry the interior of the cylinder and store it in a moisture free place to reduce the chances of rusting.

UTILITY

The simple mechanism where an exterior lever is used to turn the cylinder facilitates the proper binding of chemical powder onto the seed.

APPLICATION

A variety of seeds from maize, paddy, wheat and other pulses can be treated using the seed drum.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

2000-5000

DURABILITY

The sheet metal is either Aluminium or Galvanized iron offering great resistance to corrosion. The stand also offers rigidity and sturdiness to the hand operated machine.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has a capacity of uniformly mixing 200 kg seed/hr

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

The use of seed treatment drum saves a lot of time, increasing overall efficiency. The dangers of coming in physical contact with the chemicals is avoided. However, one has to wear gloves to take out the seeds from the drum.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

"Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Mandal; CIAE, Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal"

Fertilizer broadcaster

FUNCTIONING

It is a machine that facilitates the application of fertilizer onto the crops by spreading fertilizer solution. The rotatable handle enables the sprinkling of the fertilizer solution.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

The tool needs to be cleaned after use to avoid corrosion of the inner walls of the broadcaster. Oiling of the handle is also crucial to maintain efficient sprinkling of the fertilizer solution onto the crops sown.

UTILITY

Powdered application of fertilizer onto the crop leaves is often an inefficient way to apply fertilizer. The sprinkling action by the fertilizer broadcaster eliminates this problem and eases the farmers work too. This method of fertilizer application also ensures that fertilizer is evenly spread onto the crops and results in the healthy growth of the crops.

APPLICATION

This machine is useful in the fields that grow vegetables, paddy, wheat, pulses and fruits.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

2500

DURABILITY

Made of Mild steel or Aluminium sheet, the machine is resistant to corrosion and the low weight of the broadcaster makes it easy to use.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has a capacity of 11500 m2/hr of granular fertilizer in the field

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

This machine mitigates the problem of fertilizer wastage and of drudgery by improper application methods. Additionally, fertilizer application is a time taking process requiring one to remain in bending / squatting position for prolonged hours.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 50000-63000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

Four row paddy drum seeder

FUNCTIONING

The machine consists of drive wheels with lugs, drive shaft, hyperboloid shaped drums and swinging type pulling beam. The hyperboloid shaped drum enables free flow of seed towards the metering holes. In between two holes, a baffle is provided for filling the drum with seeds. A swinging handle is provided with the unit for pulling the seeder. The drum may be filled with pre-germinated/sprouted paddy seeds.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the machine after use and its storage in a dry and less humid place is essential for maintenance and to ensure long life of the machine.

UTILITY

An innovative method of sowing paddy seeds in the field. The crop matures 7-8 days earlier than transplanted paddy and also enables line sowing of sprouted paddy seeds in puddle field.

APPLICATION

This machine is specifically designed for the sowing of paddy seeds.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

4000-8,000

DURABILITY

The drums are made of Polypropylene Copolymer (PPCP) and it is therefore lightweight and easy to clean. The machine is also portable and can be dismantled and assembled again.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

An area of 245 m2/hr can be covered with this tool

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

Uniformity in seed sowing and plant population. Subsequent reduction in seed rate and thinning cost. The machine is lightweight and easy to handle.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 1500-1900 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

Manual paddy transplanter

FUNCTIONING

It is a manually operated and backward walking type machine. The machine is ideal for small farmers with small plots and can plant two rows simultaneously.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the machine after use will remove dirt and soil. Storing the machine in a dry place will prevent rusting. Preventive measures such as repainting the machine when the initial paint has peeled off wil ensure longer life of the machine.

UTILITY

Innovative method of planting paddy saplings in 2 equally spaced rows. This way, the unwanted plants that grow by themselves can be mitigated/removed with ease.

APPLICATION

This machine is specifically designed for the sowing of paddy saplings.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

18,000-24,500

DURABILITY

Made of mild steel and aluminium, the machine is robust, heavy and very simple to use. The material and the construct also ensures longer life of the machine.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

A field capacity of 0.3 acre/hr is achievable.

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

The conventional way of transplanting rice seedling requires standing in water for a long time, leading to skin infections. This machine considerably lowers the time required for transplanting rice saplings. Repetitive and prolonged bending of the back is also eliminated with the use of this machine lowering the risk of back pain and spinal related complications.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

"Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Mandal"

Naveen dibbler

FUNCTIONING

It is a manually operated hand tool consisting of a seed hopper, cell type roller for metering of seeds, spring actuated jaws for penetration in the soil, pipe and handle. The dibbler held in both hands and jaws are pushed into the soil to the desired depth at an angle of 20 degrees with vertical. Giving a jerk at the handle in the forward direction, the roller rotates the seed hopper and releases one or two seeds depending upon the size of cell.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Regular cleaning of the tool is necessary. Cleaning after it has been used will prevent seed blockage due to soil or dirt blocking it.

UTILITY

For sowing of bold seeds such as peas and also for gap filling in rows

APPLICATION

Bold seeds such as peas, chickpeas, beans, soybean, sorghum and mung bean can be sown in the fields.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

700

DURABILITY

Made of wood and mild steel, the machine is about 4 kg in weight and offers stability and robustness. The ease of sowing larger seeds makes it one of the most ideal seed sowing machines.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

A field capacity of 150 m2/hr is achievable. Also, 35% operational time is saved with the use of this machine.

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

A depth of 35mm can be reached to sow large seeds with the help of the dibbler. Since it involves simple minimal push action, the burden of having to bend down repeatedly to sow seeds is eliminated. The sown seeds also germinate faster than hand sown seeds.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 500-600 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

"Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW); Ministery of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India; Government of Jharkhand, Sakhi Manda; CIAE, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal-462038"

Rotary Dibbler

FUNCTIONING

It is a manually operated push type device for dibbling of medium and bold size seeds. It consists of a rotating dibbling head with penetrating jaws, covering-cum-transport heel, seed hopper with cell type wooden roller and a handle.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning of the tool after use and oiling the metal surface to prevent rusting would considerably increase the lifespan of the tool.

UTILITY

The dibbler works on simple pushing action in the forward direction. The jaws penetrate into the soil and automatically drop the seeds.

APPLICATION

For sowing of medium and bold vegetable and pulse seeds. Most suitable for dibbling bold seeds like maize, soybean and pigeonpea

COST/ UNIT IN INR

2300

DURABILITY

Light in weight and made of mild steel and plastic, the tool is durable and can be used for many years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has an achievable capacity of 0.6-1.0 ha/day.

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

It eliminates prolonged bending posture involved during sowing of the seeds. Therefore, it substantially reduces the chances of women farmers having backpain and other musculoskeletal complications. By using this tool, they are able to sow the seeds in standing position and with minimum force.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

CIAE Bhopal

Manual Seed Dibbler

FUNCTIONING

It is a manually operated seed sowing device which can be used to sow seeds in the standing posture. It consists of a rotating dibbling head with penetrating jaws, covering-cum-transport heel, seed hopper with cell type wooden roller and a handle.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and regular oiling of the tool would increase the lifespan of the tool.

UTILITY

It has a hollow metal pipe connected with arrow shaped iron strip, flexible pipe, seed/fertilizer container and mechanism for permitting the seed/fertilizer to drop out. This tool is used to drop seeds through the soil opener when needed. Thus, sowing/gap filling can be done by first penetrating the ground with help of the arrow-end and then pulling the lever to drop seeds. After the hole is dug and the ground is impregnated with seed, the hole can be covered with a gentle tap by the leg.

APPLICATION

Used for sowing bigger seeds such as kidney beans, chickpeas, wheat, paddy etc.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

1200-1500

DURABILITY

It has a plastic body and is light in weight.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has a sowing capacity of upto 35 seeds/minute

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

It makes the operation easier and more efficient by saving time and reducing labor cost. Due to uniform sowing, it increases the probability of germination. Also, it eliminates the bending posture involved in the traditional method of sowing seeds.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

Bhoomi Agro Industries, SS Kisan E store

Manual Seed cum fertilizer drill

FUNCTIONING

The 2 in 1 tool comprises of two wheels which facilitate easy movement by applying minimum effort. The tool is used for dispensing seeds and fertilizers onto the field. It consists of a handle, hopper for seed and fertilizer, peg type ground wheel, a roller with cells and a hook for pulling the drill. The metering roller is directly mounted on the ground wheel shaft.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Regular cleaning of the tool after usage should be done

UTILITY

The rotating action of the wheel helps in the dispensing of seeds and fertlizers. Very minimal force is required to operate this simple tool.

APPLICATION

It is used for sowing large seeds like kidney beans, chickpeas, wheat, paddy. At the same time it can used to dispense fertilizers onto the field.

COST/ UNIT IN INR

4000-9000

DURABILITY

Made out of mild steel, the tool is durable and can be used for a long time.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

It has a sowing capacity of upto 450 m2/hr

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

It results in a drudgery reduction of up to 87%. Moreover, the use of this tool can eliminate the bending posture and can help to achieve line sowing.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal

Two-row rice transplanter (root- wash type)

FUNCTIONING

This manual hand cranking (bending and pushing the tool forward) kind of tool is used for shifting the rice seedlings during transplanting and also for carrying out line sowing.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

After completion of the work, two row rice transplanter should be properly washed with water

UTILITY

The machine helps in transplanting root-washed type of paddy seedlings properly in rows

APPLICATION

The machine is particularly designed for transplanting of root-washed type rice seedlings from one bed to another

COST/ UNIT IN INR

6,500

DURABILITY

The machine consists of seedling tray, seedling picking mechanism, nursery holding and pushing mechanism, nursery shifter cum erector, power transmission system, float and handle

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

This machine has the capacity of 300 m2/hr

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

This tool helps in eliminating prolonged bending postures. Line sowing helps in encouraging the use of mechanical weeders to reduce drudgery during the weeding stage.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

Developed at Dr. BSKKV Dapoli; AICRP on Ergonomics & Safety in Agriculture ICAR-CIAE, Nabi Bagh, Bhopal, 462038

Three-row rice transplanter

FUNCTIONING

This tool is used for transplanting of the paddy seedlings, and simultaneous transplanting can be done in 3 rows.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Three-row rice transplanter should be properly washed with water on regular basis after completion of the work

UTILITY

This machine helps in transplanting of the paddy seedlings for which mat type nursery is raised, sowing the paddy seedlings properly in rows

APPLICATION

The machine is particularly designed for transplanting of paddy seedlings in mat type nursery raised

COST/ UNIT IN INR

8,000

DURABILITY

It consists of frame, floats, seedling trays, operating handle (pickers), tray drive unit and depth control mechanism

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

The tool has the capacity of 170 m2/hr with a working speed of 1.7 km/hr

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

The tool helps in transplanting of paddy seedlings simultaneously in three rows and therefore eliminating bending postures. As the seedlings are transplanted in rows, it encourages the usage of mechanical weeders and therefore reduces drudgery at the weeding stage as well.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

Developed at OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture technology; AICRP on Ergonomics & Safety in Agriculture ICAR-CIAE, Nabi Bagh, Bhopal, 462038; M/S Siddeshwar Engineering, Bidyadharpur, Cuttack

Two-row rice transplanter (mat-type)

FUNCTIONING

This tool is used for transplanting of 20–25 days old mat type rice seedlings (at 3-4 leaf stage) in two rows simultaneously under puddled conditions.

CATEGORY

Planting

STATE SUITED FOR

Uttarakhand, Assam

MAINTENANCE

Should be properly washed with water on regular basis after completion of the work

UTILITY

This machine helps in transplanting of the paddy seedlings for which mat type nursery is raised, sowing the paddy seedlings properly in rows

APPLICATION

This tool can be used for transplanting of the rice seedlings grown in mat type nursery

COST/ UNIT IN INR

5,000

DURABILITY

This equipment consists of frame, floats, seedling tray, operating handle, fingers (pickers), tray drive unit and depth control mechanism.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

The tool has the capacity of 95 m2/hr

BENEFIT THE TOOL OFFERS

Working capacity is more than the manual method of transplanting. Eliminates back-pain by avoiding bending posture.

SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT

INR 8000-10000 under SMAM( Sub mission on agriculture mechanization) scheme.

AGENCY PROMOTING THE TOOL

"National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha"