Cono Weeder Machine

This tool is intended to eradicate and manage weeds in flooded rice fields, hence increasing the crop's profitability. Without the requirement for mechanical power, the Cono Weeder Machine is a manually operated tool. It has been certified by Orissa University of Agricultural & Technology's College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

How and when to use Cono weeder?

During a growing season, weeding is a crucial chore that has to be completed at least three times. It is important to carry out the initial weeding as soon as possible to avoid weeds competing with crops for nutrients.

If you put off pulling weeds, they will spread and endanger your crops. It is advised to weed for the first time between 15 to 18 days following planting. To guarantee ideal development, any harmed or absent plants should be replaced during this phase.

For efficient weeding, the Cono weeder machine may be moved back and forth between rows or pushed ahead and pulled backward as needed.

The second round of weeding should take place about 15 days after the first one. While the third weeding is not necessary, it is important to note that each weeding session improves soil aeration and offers overall benefits to your crop.

Utilization

Weeds, by siphoning nutrients from crops and providing sustenance for harmful insects, ultimately diminish agricultural yields. This is where the Conoweeder Machine shines, offering numerous advantages:

• User-friendly operation.
• Heightened weeding effectiveness.
• Thoroughly blends uprooted weeds into the soil while also pulverizing it.
• Decreases the expense associated with weeding.
• Leaves no chemical residues behind.
• Preserves soil moisture.
• Facilitates timely weeding, resulting in enhanced yields.
• Promotes the robust development of root systems.

Specifications :

Power Source	Manual (one labour)
Number of rotors	2
Width of rotors	5 inches
Diameter of rotors	Broader Side- 7 inches, Narrower Side - 4.5 inches
Centre distance between two rotors	8.5 inches
Handle Length	52 inches
Height of the handle can be adjusted from	44 inches to 52 inches
Weight of the machine	6.5 kgs (approx)
Row can be adjusted from	5 inches to 9 inches
Suitable row spacing	20 cm
Over all dimension	Length 175 cm, Width- 16 cm
Output	0.2 ha/day/labour (approx)