--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240522-avpl-and-iffco-partner-to-deploy-drone-technology-in-indian-agriculture/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # AVPL and IFFCO partner to deploy drone technology in Indian agriculture Publication Date: 2024-05-22T16:00:12-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-05-22T03:25:00-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) ![Agriculture drone fly to sprayed fertilizer on the sweet corn fields](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/agriculture-drone-fly-to-sprayed-fertilizer-on-the-sweet-corn-fields-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) The collaboration aims to enhance crop yields and sustainability across eight states. Drone technology company AVPL International has partnered with the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to launch drone spraying operations over an expansive 5 million acres of farmland. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, will span eight Indian states: Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the way agricultural products are distributed, potentially increasing crop yields by up to 20% while simultaneously reducing the environmental footprint. The use of drones is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of crop treatment processes, leading to significant improvements in agricultural productivity and sustainability across the targeted regions. The partnership between AVPL and IFFCO marks a significant step forward in the integration of advanced technology in Indian agriculture, promising to set new standards for farming practices in the country. Tags: [AVPL](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/avpl/), [drones](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/drones/), [IFFCO](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/iffco/), [India](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/india/), [selective spraying](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/selective-spraying/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.