Thrissur, July 31 -- In a pioneering step towards modernising agriculture, the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) here successfully conducted a trial run of drone-based seed sowing in the waterlogged paddy fields.
The initiative, supported by World Bank, marks a significant step towards tackling the persistent problem of mud and waterlogging that hampers farming in Pokkali fields.
Sowing seeds in such challenging conditions has long been a labour-intensive task. However, the recent trial demonstrated that drones can provide a viable and efficient alternative. A drone capable of carrying and dispersing up to 10 kilograms of germinated seeds was deployed, significantly reducing manual effort and time.
The trial was a joint effort by Ker...