CSK HP Agriculture University, Palampur, has acquired three drones for demonstration and use in farming, according to Vice-Chancellor Prof HK Chaudhary.
After getting funds from the Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research at Ludhiana, the university had taken a lead in drone purchase, the VC said today.
Under the project, three agricultural spray drones have been purchased for giving demonstration to farmers at Palampur, eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras and 13 research stations across the state.
“The drone technology is emerging at a fast pace for agricultural use. The farm sector is likely to be the second largest user of drones in the world over the next five years,” he said.
