Can Drones Reduce Plant Protection Costs in Agriculture? – An Experience Based Analysis

Authors

  • A. V. Ramanjaneyulu Agricultural Research Station, Tornala, Siddipet district, Telangana (502 114), India
  • N. Sainath Agricultural Research Station, Tornala, Siddipet district, Telangana (502 114), India
  • D. Swetha Agricultural Research Station, Tornala, Siddipet district, Telangana (502 114), India
  • B. Ramprasad Regional Agricultural Research Station, Warangal, Telangana (506 007), India
  • N. R. G. Varma Rice Research Center, Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar, Telangana (500 030), India
  • R. Uma Reddy Regional Agricultural Research Station, Warangal, Telangana (506 007), India
  • R. Jagadeeshwar Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Telangana (500 030), India
  • T. Nagarjuna Agricultural Department, Siddipet district, Telangana, India

Keywords:

Drone, farming, pesticide, spray, village adoption

Abstract

The usage of drones for carrying out various need based operations in Agriculture has been increasing across several nations in the world including India. Changes in farm sector are needed to curtail the problem of green house gas emissions and mitigate ill effects of global climate change, thus, safeguard the environment. Drones are found to manage the resources on agricultural farms very efficiently. This uncrewed air vehicle technology can help reduce plant protection cost, save labour and time and improve farm efficiency. However, India is at infancy stage and yet to reap full benefits. Capacity building is required for drone operators in agriculture in order to upscale and outscale the technology. There is a need for promoting young entrepreneurs in drone technology through subsidies in order to provide employment as well as take the technology forward at a faster rate.

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Published

2021-12-15

Issue

Vol. 5 No. Dec, 4 (2021)

Section

Articles