Grassroot Innovations

Combi Tillage Implement

Details: The tractor mounted combined tillage (combi tillage) implement does primary tillage operations as well as secondary tillage operation together. It consists of a soil cutting tool (modified plough or cultivator tynes) and soil clods breaker cum levelling unit (tractor PTO powered auger shaft). The modification includes replacement of bar point share of MB plough by tractor PTO powered auger. It consumes 3 liters of diesel to cover up to 1.25 acres of land in 1 hour at a field efficiency of 79%. It requires draft force of around 560 kgf to attain depth of 18 to 21 cm and width of 2 m.

Innovator: Maharaj Singh Lodhi, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

State: Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India

Implementing institute: National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), info.nif@nifindia.org

Benefits

It combines two tilling steps into one, reducing fuel use and prep time for planting. This efficient design saves money and creates a smoother seedbed for better crops.

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