Manual Seed Drill
It is a single row-seeding device suitable for sowing different crops by changing the fluted roller of the metering mechanism. It saves 50 % on cost of operation and results in 5 % increase in yield compared to conventional method of sowing behind country plough. |
Fig. Manual seed drill in field operation
Specification -
Dimensions : 1.27m x 1.0m x 0.52m
Weight : 9 kg
No. of rows : one
Metering mechanism : fluted roller
Furrow opener : shovel type
Seed hopper capacity : 2.0 kg
Power source : two person
Pedal Paddy Thresher
It is a manually operated paddy thresher consisting of threshing cylinder, pedal and grain shield. Threshing cylinder is fitted with wire loops to perform threshing operation by combing action. |
Fig. Pedal operated paddy thresher
Specification -
Dimension : 1.25m x 0.65m x 0.63m
Output capacity : 40-50 kg/hr
Threshing efficiency : 98 %
Long Handle Weeders
Long handle weeders allow performing weeding operation without bending thus reducing drudgery to the operator and increase the capacity. These weeders are namely Circular (U) blade weeder, Garden rake, V- blade weeder, Grass slasher, and hand fork respectively. The uprooted weeds can be collected using garden rake. With these hand tools labour saving to the extent of 60-65% can be achieved over traditional methods. |
Fig. Different types of long handle weeders
4-Row Pre germinated Paddy Seeder
It is useful for sowing pre-germinated paddy seeds in puddled fields. It is capable of sowing 4 rows at 20 cm spacing. A lugged wheel is provided for giving drive and agitation in drums to facilitate dropping of seeds. |
Fig. Pre germinated Paddy Seeder in operation
Cono Weeder
Cono weeder is manually operated weeding equipment with long handle. The blades are fitted on two set of cones to perform weeding operation in between the paddy rows without bending the posture of the operator thus reducing drudgery of work. It performs well in standing water condition. |
Fig. Cono Weeder
Specification-
Dimensions : 1.74m ´2.0m ´ 0.94m
Weight : 6.7 kg
Number of persons required : 1
Width of coverage : 140 mm
Field capacity: : 0.36 ha/h
Price List of Farm Tools and Equipments being fabricated at Research Workshop
Sl. No. | Name of Farm Tools & Equipments | Rs. |
1. | Octagonal & Tubular Maize Sheller | 60.00 |
2. | Hand Grass Slasher | 160.00 |
3. | Multi purpose “ U “ blade Weeder | 200.00 |
4. | Metallic Tip dibbler | 170.00 |
5. | Hand Fork | 180.00 |
6. | Garden Rake | 215.00 |
7. | “V” blade Weeder | 200.00 |
8. | Straight blade Weeder | 190.00 |
9. | Fruit Harvester (Crown type) with bamboo handle | 145.00 |
10. | Bordoli Seed Drill. | 525.00 |
11. | Adjustable Row Marker | 630.00 |
12. | Wheel Hoe with one sweep blade | 1175.00 |
13. | Wheel Hoe with three-sweep blade | 1300.00 |
14. | Animal drawn Bund Former | 1575.00 |
15. | Animal drawn Ridger Plough | 1300.00 |
16. | Animal drawn Mould board plough | 1300.00 |
17. | Rotary Paddy weeder | 900.00 |
18. | Pre germinated Paddy Seeder (4 Row) | 2000.00 |
19. | Seed drill for Upland. Paddy or Lin Seed (three wheeler) | 2400.00 |
20. | Seed drill for Maize or Groundnut (three wheeler) | 2500.00 |
21. | Groundnut Decorticator | 2500.00 |
22. | Hand Operated winnower with Fan Guard | 3450.00 |
23. | Manual Trolley with single wheel | 2550.00 |
24. | Pedal Paddy thresher | 6000.00 |
25. | Power Paddy thresher cum blower without Motor | 6800.00 |
26. | SRI Row Marker | 1500.00 |
27. | Cono weeder | 1000.00 |