A Standard Methodology for Evaluation of Mechanical Maize Seed Meters for Smallholder Farmers Comparing Devices from Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia

A Standard Methodology for Evaluation of Mechanical Maize Seed Meters for Smallholder Farmers Comparing Devices from Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia

Precision planting represents an opportunity for farmers to increase income. Seeders and associated seed meters are prerequisite to achieve optimal plant density. However, to assure seed meter performance in smallholder conditions, a comprehensive procedure is lacking. This study develops a methodol...

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Main Authors: Jelle Van Loon, Timothy J. Krupnik, Jesús A. López-Gómez, Jagadish Timsina, Bram Govaerts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
maize seed meters
spatial seed distribution
seed plates
mechanical seed singulation
seeding performance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/8/1091

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