A nine row direct drilling machine with notched double disc furrow opener was developed. The machine is capable of performing sowing operation directly without any prior field preparation in a clean field as well as in standing stubble condition. All the nine furrow openers are independently mounted on the frame with the advantage of keeping same seed placement depth even in an uneven field. Fluted rollers are used for seed and fertilizer metering. A mechanical clutch is provided for engaging and disengaging the power to the metering mechanism. The machine can be operated with 30 and above HP tractor. It was found that the draft requirement for operating the machine is 30–40% less than the no-till-drill with inverted T type furrow openers. The machine also allows higher ground speed for sowing operation while conserving soil moisture and minimizing soil and residue displacement for conservation compliance.
