- More seeds are used / seed wastage;
- Lack of uniformity in land coverage / uneven land coverage;
- Uneven planting depth / uneven germination / uneven growth;
- Difficult to carry out subsequent operations such as weeding, spraying, harvesting;
- Competition for nutrients, water, light leading to poor performance of the crop;
- Difficult to establish correct plant population;
- Difficult to Mechanize.
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