mechanical paddy transplanter

Ludhiana: A tractor-operated mat-type nursery seeder developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is transforming paddy cultivation in Punjab by speeding up nursery preparation, slashing labour costs, and accelerating the adoption of mechanised paddy transplantation.Developed after nearly four years of research, the machine automates mat nursery preparation in a single pass—leveling the bed, laying plastic sheets,…