The Adventz Agri Innovation Centre (AAIC) is constantly on the search for and development of agricultural technologies, techniques and innovation to enhance farm sustainability. Here are few stable prototypes that are being extended to mainstream agricultural practice. Farmers are invited to visit and interact with these prototypes to reduce barriers to adoption once mainstreamed.
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative is a method of Sugarcane production which involves using fewer seeds, less water and optimum utilisation of fertilisers and land to achieve more yields. SSI is an alternative to conventional seed, water and space intensive sugarcane cultivation specifically in water deficit areas.
The 25 acres at AAIC is allocated to sugarcane adopting the principle of SSI – the model is to demonstrate harvesting ~ 75 T/acre.
Good Agricultural Practices – Proposed collaboration with NRC-Pomegranate
| Fruiting > 4 years age. |
| Site specific/integration nutrient management. |
| Flowers regulation (yield optimisation). |
| Plant canopy management – Targeting single axis/ 3 stem based training, Pruning ~ 2m above. ground. |
| Targetting 60-80- fruits/plant. |
| Season linked regulated water use (litres/day/plant). |
| Use of organic/ synthetic mulch. |
| Plants protection management-IPM module. |
Application Technology
Hybrid Spraying Drone
Number Of Axles – 4
Wheel Base – 1500 mm
Power – 6000 W Hybrid Power
Box Volume – Max 16 L
Fuel Tank Capacity – Max 3.5 L
Electric Spraying Drone
Pesticide Tank- 10 L
Net weight – 11. 5 Kg
Take off weight – 24.5 Kg
Max take off capacity – 28 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity – Max 3.5 L