Abstract:
It cuts the cost of land preparation from UGX 500,000/ha to UGX 350,000/ha (30% of land preparation
cost) on current hiring cost and UGX 500,000/ha to UGX 196,380 (60.7%) on ownership basis.
Saves time for land preparation by 33%
Fast and efficient (1-2 ha per day), uses less labour Ind ensures timely planting.
Reduces stress, workload, and health risks.
Ensures uniform crop establishment and maturity.
Seedlings recover fast, tiller vigorously, and mature uniformly.
It is able to work in deep mud and excessive water paddies