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Tractor operated drip lateral and plastic mulch layer-cum-planter

 Raised Bed
 Drip Lateral
 Plastic Mulch
 Planter
 Mechanisation
Tractor operated drip lateral and plastic mulch layer-cum-planter

overview

This tractor-operated machine integrates raised bed formation, drip lateral installation, plastic mulch laying, and seed planting in a single pass. With high field efficiency (74%) and significant labour and cost savings, it offers a fast payback period and improved productivity. The technology is ready for commercialization with full post-licensing support for manufacturers.

  • 9

    TRL

  • 0

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 30

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Field Efficient –0.2 ha/h capacity with 74% efficiency at 1.7 km/h
  • Cost Benefits –Saves 26 man-days/ha (89%) and Rs. 6,600/ha (43%)
  • Profitability –Payback period of 1.9 years and breakeven at 70 h/year

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. Chetankumar Sawant

AMD, BLOCK-A, ICAR-CIAE,  NABI BAGH, BERASIA ROAD, Bhopal

chetankumar[dot]Sawant[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

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