Seed drill China, and later a seed drill by Jethro Tull that was influential in the growth of farming technology in recent centuries. Even for a century after Tull, hand sowing of grain remained common. In older methods of planting, a field is initially prepared with a plow to a series of linear cuts known as "furrows". The field is then seeded by throwing the seeds over the field, a method known as "manual broadcasting". The seeds may not be sown to the right depth nor the proper distance from one another. Seeds that land in the furrows have better protection from
Drill instructor Drill Instructor is evaluated as well. These new drill instructors bear the burden of responsibility for breaking down a recruit's sense of self and selfishness, so that the more experienced drill instructors can focus the recruits on selflessness, obedience, and fraternity. After completing a few 13-week cycles, the drill instructor is moved up to the position of "Experienced Drill Instructor" (EDI), also called the "heavy", "drill hat" or "J Hat". The next step in a drill instructor career is becoming a "Senior Drill Instructor". Senior Drill Instructors hold a respected position which is distinguished by the wearing of a black