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Seed drills are a machine that literally "drill" seed into the soil and covers it up at the same time to ensure that the seed has adequate cover and protection to germinate and grow into a seedling. Seed drills now are run by tractor, though they used to be pulled by draft horses or oxen.
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∙ 15y agoThe seed drill was invented in 1701 by Jethro Tull. It help the farmers to sow seed in better way. When his invention was used, a larger share of the seed germinated. As a result, crop yields increased even more. Also, seeds were inserted under the soil so the wasteful method of hand broadcastind was abandoned!!!!
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∙ 9y agoA sowing device that positions seeds precisely in the soil and then covers the seeds. Before the seed drill was introduced, the seeds were planted by hand.
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English scientific farmer who invented the seed drill?
jethro tull
What soldiers behavior was blank as the same drill took place everyday?
The soldier's behavior was ________________, as the same drill took place everyday
Who volunteered to drill washington's army at vally forge?
Baron Fredreich von Steuben, a Prussian military officier.
Who is the pioneer that renowned for the panting apple trees?
Johnny Apple Seed
What is executive information system and what are its characteristics?
Characteristics of EIS: ->Drill down ->summarized data -> Easy Analysis -> Exceptional Reporting -> Navigation of information
What year did jethro tull invent the seed drill?
The "Seed Drill" was invented by Jethro Tull in 1701
Who invented the seed drill?
The first people who used a primitive seed drill were the Sumerians at 1.500 BCE. The seed drill was reinvented by Camillo Torello in 1566 AD/ CE. IN 1701 a guy called Jethro Tull improved the drill.
How did the invention of the seed drill improve society?
The seed drill improved society because it took less time for the farmer to plow and plant, as it did both. Before the seed drill, he would have to plow then plant.
Who developed a seed drill the plated seed in a straight row?
Jethro Tull
Is seed drill is a agricultural implements?
yes
What did Jethro Tull create?
seed drill
Who made the seed drill?
jethro tull
What is seed drill?
A sowing device that positions seeds precisely in the soil and then covers the seeds. Before the seed drill was introduced, the seeds were planted by hand.
Who invented seed drill?
The first seed drill was invented by Camillo Torello and patented by the Venetian Senate in 1566. It was later modernised by Jethro Tull.
Cost of a seed drill in 1701?
The seed drill was invented in 1701. One would cost about 57 pounds, 18 shillings and 2 pennies.
What was the impact of the seed drill in the agricultural revolution?
The seed drill allowed more seeds to be utilized. Traditional methods (broadcasting) was extremely wasteful because most of the seeds would be eaten by animals. The seed drill allows seeds to be planted at a specific depth and rate.
What material was used to make the seed drill?
paper
