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Using drones for agrochemical spray, FICCI-CropLife Paper seeks a robust policy framework

July 29, 2020July 30, 2020 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

The technical paper also outlines the drone regulation in other countries such as the EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, citing the best practices in agrochemical spraying

Crop Protection / Farm Inputs

CropLife India issues advisory on locust control

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

Apart from the traditional spray system, CropLife India has suggested extensive use of drones for spraying recommended agrochemicals to control locust and other invasive pests

Crop Protection / Farm Inputs / Policy

Agriculture minister flags off helicopter services for locust control operations

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

The Bell 206-B3 helicopter will have single pilot operation, has a pesticide carrying capacity of 250 litres in one trip and can cover about 25 to 50 hectare area in one flight.

Policy

How have been the locust control operations in India?

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 - by Agriculture Post - Leave a Comment

Presently the control work is in full swing with the cooperation and coordination of the state agricultural departments, local administration and Border Security Force