Drone used to spray Nano urea
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 07 2023:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bishnupur and Kumbi Kangshoibi Khongban Mairombi Loukon Apunba Loumi Lup successfully experimented application of Nano urea using drone at Kumbi Mairombi Loukon (agricultural field) on Friday.
With an objective to increase production of mustard which is being cultivated after harvest of paddy crop, one hectare out of 20 mustard cultivation the said field was sprayed NANO urea using drone provided to KVK, Bishnupur through ICAR by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare under the 'Use of drone in Agriculture Scheme' .
The trial run was attended by KVK, Bishnupur head and senior scientist Dr Kh Brajamani Meitei and consult officer and subject matter specialist (Agronomy) Dr S Sakhen, Kumbi Municipal Council former vice-chairperson Wahengbam Bobychand Luwang and drone pilot and SMS (Plant Protection) Kh Maipak among others.