Variation in the drop size of seed can be minimised by (a) Using a short, smooth, small diameter tube with the discharge end close to bottom of furrow. (b) Discharging the seed directly from the metering device within a few centimetres of the furrow bottom. (c) Mechanically transferring the seeds from the metering unit in the furrow. (d) All of the above.

Variation in the drop size of seed can be minimised by
(a) Using a short, smooth, small diameter tube with the discharge end close to bottom of  furrow.
(b) Discharging the seed directly from the metering device within a few centimetres of the  furrow bottom.
(c) Mechanically transferring the seeds from the metering unit in the furrow. (d) All of the above.
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d) All of the above.
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