Drones in Vegetable Farming: Precision Agriculture for the Future
Kavita Dev*
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab (141 001), India
Riya Rani
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab (141 001), India
Manisha Thakur
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh (173 230), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Drone, UAV, Vegetables, VTOL
Abstract
The rapid growth of the global population has sharply increased the demand for food, putting immense pressure on traditional farming system. Vegetable production, which is crucial for human nutrition, also presents considerable environmental challenges. To address this challenge, the use of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture is needed. By utilizing drones for tasks like applying water and pesticides more precisely, farmers can achieve more sustainable and efficient vegetable production. Drones are becoming essential in modern vegetable farming, because they help farmers monitor the health of crops, manage weeds and apply water and pesticides more efficiently. The article underscores the significant potential of drone technology to improve both the sustainability and efficiency of vegetable crop production, making it a vital tool in modern agriculture.
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