Enhancing Precision Farming Through Web-Based Analysis and Advanced Spraying Technology

In India, agriculture is a vital economic activity, engaging a significant portion of the country's workforce. Despite the prevalence of small-scale farming, productivity remains below potential yields, and mechanization is both weak and declining. In crop spraying, Indian small-scale farmers predominantly use backpack sprayers, which have a 20-litre tank capacity and are operated manually with a lever pump. However, this method exposes farmers to more harmful pesticides compared to mechanized vehicle sprayers. The reliance on manual labor and traditional spraying methods poses health risks to farmers, including skin irritation and headaches. Despite these disadvantages, Indian farmers continue to prefer backpack sprayers due to the expensive expense of alternative equipment. This emphasizes the importance of economical and locally created solutions for improving crop spraying techniques and agricultural output in India.