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Traditional methods of weeding and fertilizer application reduces the efficiency of work by increasing the requirement of labour cost. A Bullock operated twin ferti hoe was designed and developed in department of farm machinery and Power, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology ,VNMKV ,Parbahni . The developed machine is two row blade weeder with fertilizer drilling attachment. The Twin ferti hoe used to remove weeds from crop & application of fertilizer consists of following components or systems Frame, Fertilizer box , Metering mechanism for fertilizer ,Tines with shovels, Beam ,Hitch .The depth obtained for field test of weeder was in the range of 55-68 mm with weeding efficiency of 80-83% . Advantages Of developed Twin Ferti Hoe Over Traditional Method observed are Saving of Labour (3 Labour are saved) ,Fertilizer placement is as per recommendations, Increased fertilizer use efficiency ,Cost operation is less than , traditional method.