ABSTRACT
The agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the imperative to enhance efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and minimize environmental impact. Pesticide application, a critical component of crop protection and yield optimization, is at the forefront of this evolution. This study provides a comprehensive, data-driven comparison of traditional pesticide spraying methods (ground-based and aerial) against emerging drone-based applications. This study indicates that while traditional methods offer lower upfront equipment costs and established operational familiarity, they are associated with higher long-term expenses due to labour intensity, chemical wastage, and significant environmental and safety liabilities. In contrast, drone spraying, despite higher initial investment, offers substantial long-term financial savings through reduced labour and chemical consumption, alongside considerable environmental and safety benefits.
AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS
PG Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College Amritsar (143001), India.
CITATION
Singh G (2025) From Backpacks to Blades: A New Era of Pesticide Spraying. Environmental Science Archives 4(2): 543-546.
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