Department of Agriculture
Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization
RCEF Mechanization Program
Available Technologies
The precision rice seeder (PRS) is a self-propelled and a ride-on type planting equipment that accurately drops or places desired numbers of seeds at a precise depth and spacing.
Compared to manual planting, this machine requires less labor and cost of sowing. It provides uniform seed sowing and plant population. It has an adjustable hill spacing and more efficient seeding rate.
The PRS can plant dry, soaked and incubated seeds.
| Number of rows | 8 |
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| Row spacing | Maximum of 30 cm |
| Hill spacing | Adjustable |
| Seeding rate | Adjustable |
| Planting efficiency | Minimum of 60% |
| Components | Furrower, seed presser, low bed trailer |
| Labor requirement | 1 person (2-3 ha/day) |
