Happy Seeder: A Promising Technology in Conservation Agriculture

Happy Seeder is one of the promising technologies which is used for sowing wheat without any burning of rice residue. This
technology is eco-friendly and improves the soil health as well as saves water.

Assumptions used in economic assessment of Happy Seeder

• Fertilizer savings 10% (after 5 years), 15% (after 10 years)
• Yield increase 0-5%. Weedicide 50% (from 1st year)
• Saving of water 12cm/ha (30%) (if rauni saved)
• Saving of electricity 168 kWh /ha
• Labour saved 30hrs/ha or Rs. 450/ha
• Lower pumping costs Rs.50-165/ha (centrifugal & submersible)
• Lower machinery use 7.5 hrs /ha