Centre releases SOP for using drones for farm use, pest and disease control
THE UNION government has released the standard operating procedure (SOP) for drones used for agricultural purposes. The SOP will act as guidelines for all stakeholders while using chemicals for pest and disease control.
The application of drones in agriculture, especially for spraying chemicals for pest control and diseases is an emerging area in India’s agriculture sector.
In the cotton-growing belt of the country, drones are already used to spray chemicals to control pests, which otherwise would be sprayed by farm labourers that takes a considerable amount of time. Drones not only minimize the risks of accidental inhalation of fumes but also speeds up the process of pest control by covering large areas in lesser time.
