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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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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


What did Jethro Tull create?

seed drill


Who made the seed drill?

jethro tull


Is seed drill is a agricultural implements?

yes


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.


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.


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.


Cost of a seed drill in 1701?

Oh, dude, in 1701, a seed drill would have cost you around £2 or so. But like, who's really keeping track of seed drill prices from over 300 years ago, am I right? Just imagine walking into a store in 1701 and being like, "Yeah, I'll take that seed drill for £2, please." Good times.


Who invented the seed drill in 1721?

Jethro Tull