6th January 2024, Meerut,
ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (RS) Modipuram, organized a 'National Agri-drone Workshop-cum-Field Day' today at CPRI, Modipuram, Meerut. The programme aimed at fostering awareness and disseminating knowledge about agri-drone technologies among various agro-based communities.
The Government of India has issued comprehensive guidelines and regulations for the use of agri-drones, managed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) through its 'Digital Sky Website.' The future prospects of agri-drone technology in potato-based cropping systems are exceptionally promising.
Agri-drones offer a solution that significantly reduces direct contact with agro-chemicals for farm workers, thereby mitigating potential health hazards. They operate efficiently across small (400m²) and large farms, navigating diverse terrains, plant canopies, and adverse weather conditions such as heavy rainfall or extreme temperatures. Through precise GPS measurements of field areas, agro-chemicals are accurately weighed and applied as per recommendations, curbing misuse and saving resources like agro-chemicals, water, and time. Furthermore, this technology holds promise for future applications such as precise seed sowing and nutrient application in field conditions, effectively addressing labour shortages in farming and generating employment opportunities in rural areas.
Being battery-operated and eco-friendly, agri-drones offer cost-effective operations without relying on petroleum products. The Government of India has issued comprehensive guidelines and regulations for the use of agri-drones, managed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) through its 'Digital Sky Website.'
About 300 beneficiaries from diverse stakeholder groups actively participated in the workshop.
(Source: ICAR- Central Potato Research Institute, Meerut)
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