Application of Seed Miss Prevention System for a Spoon-Wheel Type Precision Seed Metering Device: Effectiveness and Limitations

Aldiyar Bakirov (), Nikolay Kostyuchenkov, Oksana Kostyuchenkova, Alexsandr Grishin, Aruzhan Omarbekova and Nikolay Zagainov
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Aldiyar Bakirov: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Nikolay Kostyuchenkov: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Oksana Kostyuchenkova: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Alexsandr Grishin: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Aruzhan Omarbekova: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Nikolay Zagainov: Technical Faculty, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, Zhenis Avenue, 62, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 13, 1-24

Abstract: Precision seeding plays a critical role in optimizing crop yield and resource efficiency. This study evaluates the application of a Seed Miss Prevention System (SMPS) integrated with a spoon-wheel precision metering device to mitigate seed misses and enhance its performance. A combination of Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations, electrical hardware design, mechanical retrofitting, software development and laboratory experiments was employed to assess the effectiveness of the system across multiple seed cultivars and operating speeds. Experimental results demonstrated that the SMPS significantly reduced seed misses at lower operational speeds (3–10 rpm), with the implementation of a dual-sensor configuration further improving detection accuracy by filtering out false positives. At higher speeds (≥15 rpm), however, seed miss rates increased, particularly for irregularly shaped seeds like white beans ‘Great Northern’, due to the mechanical limitations of the metering device. Statistical analyses, including Tukey’s HSD test, confirmed the effectiveness of the SMPS in reducing miss rates across different seed types. Despite these improvements, complete elimination of seed misses was not achieved, highlighting the need for further optimization in seed miss detection. Future research should explore adaptations for higher-speed metering devices and field-scale validations. The findings underscore the potential of SMPS technology in advancing precision agriculture by improving seeding accuracy and operational efficiency.

Keywords: precision agriculture; seed miss prevention system (SMPS); spoon-wheel metering device; seed detection; discrete element method (DEM); photoelectric sensors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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