Seed drill subsidy percentage under SMAM and how to apply for it.
Seed drill and seed cum fertilizer drill subsidy
OOmprakash10mo ago · 254 views
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓10mo ago
Seed drills and seed cum fertilizer drills are eligible under SMAM at about 40 percent for general farmers and up to 50 percent for women, SC, ST and small or marginal farmers, on the state cost norm for the implement. These machines save seed and labour by placing seed and fertilizer at the right depth and spacing in one pass. Apply on your state agriculture mechanization portal, select the drill, upload Aadhaar, land record, bank passbook and caste certificate if applicable, and submit before the lottery date. After approval, buy from a registered dealer and complete verification for the subsidy credit. Confirm the exact ceiling for your drill type on the state portal.
JJaspal9mo ago
A zero-till seed drill is worth asking about if you sow wheat after paddy. It plants straight into the stubble without burning or extra ploughing, saves diesel and time, and in many states it carries the same or better subsidy. It changed how fast I get my rabi wheat in.
SShakuntala9mo ago
There are several drill types listed, plain seed drill, seed cum fertilizer drill, multi-crop and zero-till, each with its own ceiling. Choose the one that fits your crops because you usually get one drill under the subsidy. I picked the seed cum fertilizer type so I place both in one pass.
AAbdul9mo ago
Match the drill to your tractor and row spacing before applying. A drill set for the wrong spacing wastes seed and the subsidy money. The dealer helped me set the metering for my crop at delivery, and I kept that paperwork for the inspection.