TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of two plastic tanks (fuel and water/dust), engine, pump, spray hose, rope starter, delivery pipe, cut-off-cock, shoulder straps and a frame. It has a small 2-stroke petrol/kerosene engine of 35 cc to which a centrifugal fan is connected. The fan produces a high velocity air stream, which is diverted through a 90-degree elbow to a flexible (plastic) discharge hose, which has a divergent outlet. Upon rotation of the engine the fan produces a high velocity air stream. The control valve for the spray is opened gradually and adjusted for the desired flow rate. The operator directs the discharge hose to the target. It can be converted for dusting and ULV application.

MAINTENANCE

Depressurise the sprayer and clean it with water after every use. If the nozzle is obstructed, clean it with water and do not use metal objects. If the handle filter blocks, remove it and clean it with water. Store the sprayer under protection to avoid frosts and strong heat (between 5º and 30ºC). To extend the life of the seals, regularly apply a few drops of oil or grease to all moving parts.

UTILITY

Plant protection

APPLICATION

Knapsack sprayers are used for spraying insecticides and pesticides on small tress’ shrubs and row crops.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR.3000/- (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 3000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

The product has a life cycle of 3 - 5 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

2 to 3 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The knapsack sprayer allows spray solution to be directed to the biological target, thereby allowing the operator to reduce as much as possible the total amount of pesticide applied. The relatively low cost of knapsack sprayers requires a minimal initial investment when compared to other options for application equipment

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

(Capacity 8-12lts) 50% upto Rs. 3,100/- (Capacity 12-16lts) 50% upto Rs. 3,800/- (Capacity above 16lts) 50% upto Rs. 10,000/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

60% up to 2.5 lakhs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

A pheromone trap is a type of insect trap that uses pheromones to lure insects. Once attracted, a sticky board or catching bucket captures the insect inside and doesn’t let it escape.

MAINTENANCE

Handle and store pheromone lures appropriately or they will not be effective. Replace traps and lures when needed. Place the traps so that they do not interfere with each other or with traps for other insects. If traps get full of dirt, other insects or leaf bits, or if they sag from being wet for too long, they should be changed.

UTILITY

Plant protection

APPLICATION

Pheromone traps are used both to count insect populations by sampling, and to trap pests to control their population.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 20 - 50 /piece

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 50-60 per piece (approx.)

DURABILITY

The lure effect lasts between 30 to 45 days and therefore needs to be replaced occasionally.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

No of traps per acre: 2 - 4 (Depending on the number of pests.)

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Pheromone traps help in controlling pest population which ultimately lead to increased food production, increased profits and prevention of diseases. Reduces the amount of time and labour required to manually catch the pest in the field.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1,500/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

60% up to 2.5 lakhs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute (BSRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

Sticky cards are glue-based traps frequently used in pest control to catch and monitor insects and other pests. Typically sticky cards consist of a sticky glue layer mounted on a piece of cardboard

MAINTENANCE

Clean the tin or plywood or hardwood traps by dipping into the hot water for a couple of minutes to soften the sticky coating. Discard dead insects by using a brush or duster. Dry the traps completely and recoat with similar glue for reinstallation. Cardboard traps should be discarded after use.

UTILITY

Plant protection

APPLICATION

Yellow sticky traps are basically used to trap/monitor pests

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 10 - 50 / piece

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 35 per piece (approx.)

DURABILITY

For effectiveness the sticky traps should be removed from greenhouses and fields every seven days and be replaced by new ones.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

No of traps per acre: 6 - 8.

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Highly effective, non-toxic and easy to use. Help in controlling the population of pests.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs. 1,500/-

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

60% up to 2.5 lakhs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Bangladesh Sugarcrop Research Institute (BSRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

It consists of an HTP (horizontal triplex piston) pump, trailed type main chassis with transport wheels, chemical tank with hydraulic agitation system, cut-off device and boom equipped with turbo nozzles. It is fitted with turbo nozzles operating at a pressure of 883-1766 kPa and generates droplets of 100-150 micron in size. The orientation of booms can be adjusted depending upon the plant size and their row spacing.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your eqipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Plant protection

APPLICATION

It is suitable for spraying chemicals in orchards like grapes, citrus, pomegranate etc.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR. 75000 - 1,20,000

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 1,10,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

0.40-0.70 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

It  improve output by allowing better use of ideal spraying conditions, better timeliness, and fewer tractor/labor hours per acre. 

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs.0.10 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

70% up to 1,10,000

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

"Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

The machine consists of a tank of 400-liter capacity, pump, fan, control valve, filling unit, spout adjustable handle, and spraying nozzles. The nozzles release the pesticide solution into the stream of air blast produced by the centrifugal blower. The air blast distributes chemicals in the form of very fine particles throughout its swath on one side of the tractor. The major portion of the swath is covered by the main blast through the main spout and auxiliary nozzles cover the swath area near the tractor. The sprayer is mounted on the tractor 3-point linkage and operated by tractor PTO.

MAINTENANCE

Clean your equipment after each use. Remove dirt and debris that have clung on to the equipment. Prior to storage, give your equipment a once over, look for signs of wear and/or damage and make the necessary maintenance/repairs if required before storing

UTILITY

Plant protection

APPLICATION

It is useful for spraying on horticultural crops and crops like cotton, sunflower, sugarcane etc.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 135000 (approx.)

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT. 1,00,000 (approx.)

DURABILITY

This equipment is very durable and may last for years under proper care and maintenance.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

1.7 ha/h

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The cost of operation of this machine is Rs. 500/ha as against Rs. 700/ha by conventional method.

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% upto Rs.0.10 lakh

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

70% up to 1 lakh

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

Nodal Agency - Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering (Uttarakhand & Assam) Implementation Agency - Office of Dy. Director/Joint Director/ Executive Engineer/ Assitant Engineer (Agriculture)

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONING

A total of 5 LED bulbs (5 watts) with different colors like white, blue, yellow, green, and ultra violet-blue were collected from a local market. The solar panel and battery were selected to provide the lighting for at least 8 hours from the evening tonight.

MAINTENANCE

Regularly checking the lights is very important. After using the method the battery power observation is required

UTILITY

Pest control

APPLICATION

The light trap is an effective technology for biologically controlling insect pests in the crop field. This technology is a popular and easy method for identifying, observing, and controlling insect pests.

COST/UNIT (India)

INR 2500-4800

COST/UNIT (Bangladesh)

BDT 2000 - 2500

DURABILITY

The longevity of the battery and the electric bulb is two years, and the solar panel remains active for 20 years.

ESTIMATED CAPACITY

900 YSB (Yellow Stem Borer) were caught in each light trap per month

SOCIO ECONOMIC BENEFIT

The solar light trap would be a promising pest control tool in rice fields as well vegetable crops

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (India)

50% up to 1500

SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE FROM GOVT. (Bangladesh)

60% up to 2.5 lakhs

AGENCIES INVOLVED (India)

National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack (Odisha), Directorate of Agriculture/ Dept. of Agricultural Engineering

AGENCIES INVOLVED (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Agri Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)