A performance evaluation of zero-till-ferti-seed drill with conventional and reduced tillage method by sowing of wheat ( Triticum aestivum) was conducted, and was compared with the conventional system in terms of economics and energy consumption. The Pantnagar zero-till ferti-seed drill was developed by the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttaranchal, India, and was made of mild steel angle iron 68.0*68.0*8 mm with square cross-section. Spacing between two furrow openers was 22.5 cm having 9 furrows. The treatments were: (T1) disc harrowing *2 + cultivation with planking *1 + planking *1 + seeding by seed-cum-ferti-drill; (T2) disc harrowing *1 + cultivating with planking *1 + planking *1 + seeding by seed-cum-ferti-drill; and (T3) zero-till-ferti-seed-drill. The initial moisture content and bulk density were maximum in T3. The field capacity of zero-till-ferti-seed-drill was found slightly higher than other treatments, but field efficiency was less due to presence of crop residue and no seedbed preparation. Fuel consumption in tillage and seeding system was very less i.e. 5.88 l/ha in T3 system in comparison to other treatments which indicates much saving of fuel in zero-till-ferti-seed-drill system. Wheat crop can be grown 10-15 days early that will result in timing sowing of wheat wheat crop and increases in yield. Another advantages of zero tillage is that it reduces cost of irrigation which was more economical in comparison to conventional method of sowing.
