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Manual Seeder Machine: Cost-Effective Sowing Solution for Farmers
- •The manual seeder machine is emerging as a great option for small and medium farmers to reduce sowing costs.
- •Using this machine can save about 10 percent of seeds in maize and up to 50 percent in wheat cultivation.
- •It allows seeds to be sown at a fixed distance and proper depth, helping increase crop yield.
- •A single person can sow up to 15 bighas in a day, significantly reducing labor time and wage expenses.
- •The market price of the machine is around Rs 6000, with special discounts available through official FPO dealers.
Key Questions Answered
The manual seeder machine helps reduce sowing time, labor, and seed consumption while placing seeds at a fixed distance and proper depth. According to company representatives, it can save about 10 percent of seeds for maize and up to 50 percent for wheat, potentially yielding an additional quintal per bigha.
The market price of the manual seeder machine is around Rs 6,000, though discounts from different companies can lower it to about Rs 4,800. In Bahraich, the Udyami Mahila Farmer Producer Company (FPO) acts as the official dealer and offers a special 15 to 20 percent discount.
The machine can be operated easily by a single person, including men, women, and children aged 10 to 15 under adult supervision. It features an adjustable plant spacing of 4 to 12 inches, a special marking system for row distance, and a depth setting of 2 to 2.5 inches with an attached leveling roller.
