Abstract
Some advantages of minimum tillage compared to conventional tillage. systems are given. An evaluation of current minimum tillage planters is then made identifying two major problems namely the handling of trash. which detracts from making a continuous furrow of uniform depth, and unnecessary power Consumption When making this continuous furrow in spaced planting of seeds. Then the design, manufacture and development of a rig type of a seed injector for use in precision-drilling of a typical tropical geed is presented. It is to inject the Seed using rotary sleeve Valve in which is tractor drawn. Preliminary field testing of the mechanism was carried out showing the feasibihty of the mechanism subject to further work in accordance with some recommendations which are presented.
Recommended Citation
Mutoizi, G. (1986). TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SEED MINIMUM TILLAGE PLANTING. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 10(2), 31-42. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v10i2.80
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam