Planter/ Seeder 

• IRRI Drum Seeder
• AMDP Transplanter
• IRRI Inverted T-Seeder

IRRI Drum Seeder

IRRI Drum Seeder

Description: This low -cost machine was developed for row seeding of pre-germinated paddy on puddled soils. Since mechanical weeding is not possible in broadcast seeded fields, farmers must spend much labor for manual weeding or must apply costly herbicides. This machine seeds paddy in neat rows which can be conveniently weeded with push type mechanical weeders. This machine permits uniform seeding at fairly low seed rates of 500-100 kg/ha and output capacity of about 1 ha/day. Thus savings substantial amount of seeds as compared to traditional broadcasting method. 

Features:

• Simple design
• Convenient adjustment of seed rates
• Low power requirement

• Saves seed

For more information, please contact:

The Agricultural Engineering Department, IRRI, Los Baños, Laguna, Tel no. (049) 536-2701 to 05 loc. 382 Mailing address: MCPO Box 3127, 1271 Makati City Tel no. (02) 845-0563, 844-3351 

Fax no. (02) 891-1292, 845-0606 E-mail Address: IRRI@CGIAR.ORG 

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AMDP Transplanter

AMDP Transplanter

Description: The improved mechanical transplanter placed the rice seedlings in rows. It has a seeding mat cut exactly into 20.5 cm wide by 40 cm long. When planting, the handle is pulled up and pushed down. With each downward stroke, the picker gets a number of seedlings out of the mat and direct them into the mud. At the upward stroke, the transplanter is pulled towards the operator. The free wheel is simultaneously actuated to move the chain. The attached seedling tray then, moves horizontally to feed new seedlings into the slot. The seedlings would be picked at the next stroke.

.Features:

• Transplant seeds in rows
• High field performance
• Saves seeds
• Easy to operate and maintain

For more information, please contact:

The Agricultural Mechanization Development Program, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Tefax no. (049) 536-3606 Email: amdp@laguna.net 

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IRRI Inverted T-Seeder

IRRI Inverted T Seeder

Description: An accurate and even seed metering mechanism, utilizing a foam-pad to sow wide range of seed species without any damage. It can perform seeding and fertilizer applications.

Features:

• Seed groove opener which creates soil micro-environment best suited for seed germination, root penetration and seedling emergence
• Precise seed depth control
• Press wheel(s) to provide seed cover and seed-soil contact as required
• Ability to sow both in the previously tilled and untilled soils
• Ability to meter and apply granular fertilizers accurately
• Transportable from one place to another

For more information, please contact:

The Agricultural Engineering Department, IRRI, Los Baños, Laguna, Tel no. (049) 536-2701 to 05 loc. 382 Mailing address: MCPO Box 3127, 1271 Makati City Tel no. (02) 845-0563, 844-3351 

Fax no. (02) 891-1292, 845-0606 E-mail Address: IRRI@CGIAR.ORG 

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