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Comparative Performance of Different Seeding Machines and Techniques for Upland Paddy Cultivation

Dr. Md. Syedul Islam
Senior Scientific Officer
Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur-1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The performance of BRRI developed animal drawn rice seed drill and lithao were evaluated in comparison to the hand broadcasting method of sowing. The field capacities of seed drill, lithao and hand sown methods were 0.11, 0.071 and 0.115 ha/hr respectively. The seed drill and lithao seeding practices can save about Tk. 7000 to Tk. 8000 per ha compared to the hand seeding method.

Keywords: Seed dril, Lithao, Animal drawn seed drill

Location: BRRI, Gazipur

Start Date: 01-06-1998

End Date: 30-07-1999

Program Area: Farm Mechanization

Commodity: Farm machineries, Seeder

Objectives:

1. To reconfirm the results of BRRI seed drill, Lithao and Hand broadcasting methods of seeding with the new rice varieties. 2. To popularize the methods with respect to newer perspective.

Methodology:

Line sowing method BRRI seed drill It consists of a seed hopper, a metering cylinder, four furrow openers, two traction wheels, a wooden beam and a handle. Almost all the part" are made of steel. Operating principle of BRRI seed drill The seeds were put in the hopper when the machine is drawn by a pair of bullocks the seeds were sown in the field in rows made by the furrow openers of the seed drill. Initially about 75% of the hopper was filled by paddy seeds. After seeding, one pass of laddering was applied along the rows. Operating principle of BRRI Lithao Furrows were made by lithao in the prepared soil by the five tines, each of 24 cm apart. The implement was drawn by a pair of bullocks. Seed was then broadcast by hand on the field. The seed rate used for this method was 70 kg/ha, After that, one pass of laddering was applied along the furrows. Conventional hand broadcasting method In this method, the field was prepared with 4-5 ploughings and 3 passes of ladderings. After last ploughing the seeds were broadcast on the field at 80 kg/ha and then the final laddering was applied to cover the seeds. Treatments T₁ = BRRI seed drill T₂ = BRRI Lithao T₃ = Conventional hand broadcasting.

Source of Information: BRRI Internal Review 1998-99

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget:

Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

The cultivation of Aus paddy by BRRl developed animal drawn machines in rows could benefit the farmers about TK. 8000 per hectare in terms of seedling and weeding compared to that of the conventional hand broadcasting method

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings