Because the administration of paddy straw stays a big problem for the agriculture sector within the state, Punjab Agricultural College (PAU), Ludhiana, has developed an progressive machine known as ‘Mitter Seeder’ providing an alternative choice to farmers preferring soil incorporation of paddy straw however have been deterred by the challenges related to the sooner out there machines like tremendous seeder.
The functioning of the Mitter Seeder was just lately demonstrated in collaboration with the Vachan Self-Assist Group at Jaladiwal village in Ludhiana, the place it was used for dummy wheat sowing.
Among the many machines out there for paddy straw incorporation, the tremendous seeder has been the preferred selection because it permits farmers to include paddy residue into the soil. Nevertheless, the tremendous seeder comes with a number of drawbacks, together with a excessive preliminary value, the necessity for a robust tractor (60 HP or above), low area capability (solely 5-6 acres per day), and the requirement for prime soil moisture to stop patchy germination. These days, farmers choose four-wheel-drive tractors for the secure operation and the transport of tremendous seeder machines attributable to their heavy weight, typically exceeding a tonne.
PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal mentioned, “The Mitter Seeder totally incorporates paddy straw after mix harvesting and sows wheat in rows 7.25 inches aside, all in a single move. Importantly, this machine may be operated utilizing a 50 HP two-wheel-drive tractor and has a area capability of 8 to 9 acres per day. The machine might be considerably extra inexpensive than present options. A number of agricultural implement producers have already expressed curiosity in producing the Mitter Seeder. Nevertheless, commercialisation will start solely after the due course of of advice for the brand new machine is accomplished.”
PAU Extension Training Director Dr Makhan Singh Bhullar mentioned, “The Mitter Seeder has proven glorious outcomes throughout analysis trials and at farmers’ fields. The machine has the potential to remodel paddy straw administration within the area.”
PAU Agronomist Dr Jasvir Gill mentioned, “The Mitter Seeder was created a number of years in the past and went by way of rigorous testing at a number of places. Farmers’ area demonstrations have been carried out throughout the Rabi seasons of 2022-23 and 2023-24, with optimistic suggestions from farmers who examined the machine. These farmers reported the Mitter Seeder carried out properly of their fields, providing an economically viable different to conventional paddy straw incorporation strategies.”
Dr Harminder Singh Sidhu of Gadri Baba Dulla Singh Giani Nihal Singh Basis, alongside together with his fellow farmers, expressed his gratitude and urged the PAU authorities to swiftly switch the Mitter Seeder know-how for the advantage of the complete farming group and to advertise environmental sustainability.
