ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF METERING DEVICES IN PNEUMATIC SEEDERS

Abstract

This article analyses the operating principles of metering devices used in pneumatic seeders. The role and application of pneumatic seeders in agricultural engineering and crop production are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the technological importance of precision sowing, the uniform placement of seeds in the soil, the reduction of seed damage, and the improvement of resource efficiency. The article also describes the general structure of pneumatic seeders, their classification features and the main functional components of the sowing apparatus. It is shown that the use of pneumatic seeders makes it possible to improve the quality of sowing, reduce seed and fuel consumption, and increase the level of mechanisation in agricultural production.