Field advisory

Chemical × Crop × Drone

Cross-references CIBRC-approved chemicals with the crops they treat and the drone models suited for the job — based on tank material, nozzle type, and droplet size.

18 of 18 entries

Glyphosate 41% SL

Herbicide · PHI 15 d · CIBRC 2020/H-0184

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Rice DSR, Wheat stubble, Non-crop

Dose / water

1000–1500 · 25 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

XR Flat-fan / TeeJet 110-015 · 200–300 (Medium) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-progaruda-kisan-droneiotech-agribot-a6

Avoid drift near legumes. Add non-ionic surfactant.

Tebuconazole 25.9% EC

Fungicide · PHI 30 d · CIBRC 2019/F-0421

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Wheat rust, Rice sheath blight

Dose / water

500–750 · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

TeeJet AI 110-01 · 150–250 (Fine-Medium) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-pro

Spray before flag-leaf. Early morning ≤ 28 °C.

Emamectin Benzoate 5% SG

Insecticide · PHI 5 d · CIBRC 2018/I-0219

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Maize FAW, Cotton bollworm, Chilli

Dose / water

220 g · 18 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Rotary atomizer 8000 rpm · 80–150 (Fine) µm

Approved drones

xag-p150dji-agras-t40garuda-kisan-dronemarut-ag365

Best with AI spot-spray — 88% chemical saving on FAW patches.

Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC

Insecticide · PHI 21 d · CIBRC 2017/I-0509

Tank: Polymer

Crops

Rice stem borer, Sugarcane

Dose / water

150 · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI-TeeJet 11002 · 150–250 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-proiotech-agribot-a6

Non-corrosive; safe with polymer tanks.

Mancozeb 75% WP

Fungicide · PHI 20 d · CIBRC 2015/F-0088

Tank: Stainless

Crops

Potato blight, Tomato, Litchi anthracnose, Onion

Dose / water

2000 g · 30 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI 110-02 (anti-clog) · 250–350 (Medium-Coarse) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t50xag-p100-pro

WP suspension — agitate hourly. Prefer stainless tank to avoid staining.

Urea 46% (foliar 2%)

Nutrient · PHI 0 d · N/A

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Rice, Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane

Dose / water

20 kg dissolved · 30 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Flat-fan 110-04 · 300–400 (Coarse) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-progaruda-kisan-droneiotech-agribot-a6marut-ag365

Foliar boost at tillering / flowering. Use full spread mode.

Nano-Urea (IFFCO)

Nano · PHI 0 d · FCO 2021

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Rice, Wheat, Vegetables

Dose / water

500 ml · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Micro-atomizer < 100 µm · 50–100 (Very Fine) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-proiotech-agribot-a6

Precise flow-metered — replaces 45 kg urea bag with 500 ml.

Nano-DAP (IFFCO)

Nano · PHI 0 d · FCO 2023

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Rice, Wheat, Pulses

Dose / water

500 ml seed treat + 500 ml foliar · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Micro-atomizer · 50–100 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-proiotech-agribot-a6

8% N + 16% P₂O₅ — replaces DAP bag.

2,4-D Amine 58% SL

Herbicide · PHI 45 d · CIBRC 2011/H-0032

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Wheat broadleaf, Sugarcane

Dose / water

1250 · 25 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI-XR 110-03 (anti-drift) · 350–500 (Coarse) µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-proiotech-agribot-a6

High drift risk — mandatory 30 m buffer from cotton/veg.

Bispyribac-sodium 10% SC

Herbicide · PHI 45 d · CIBRC 2023 drone-approved

Tank: Polymer

Crops

Rice DSR

Dose / water

250 ml (25 g a.i.) · 15 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI 110-02 · 200–300 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-proiotech-agribot-a6

Early weed 20 DAS — drone ideal for wet DSR fields.

Imazethapyr 10% SL

Herbicide · PHI 60 d · CIBRC 2018/H-0221

Tank: Polymer

Crops

Pulses (Gram, Arhar, Moong), Soybean

Dose / water

1000 ml (100 g a.i.) · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI-XR 110-03 · 300–400 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-pro

Pursuit — pulses broad-spectrum, wind ≤4 m/s.

Atrazine 50% WP

Herbicide · PHI 60 d · CIBRC 2016/H-0110

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Maize, Sugarcane

Dose / water

1 kg (500 g a.i.) · 25 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

AI 110-02 (anti-clog) · 250–350 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40xag-p100-pro

Pre-emergent maize — do not follow with pulses.

Fenpyroximate 5% SC

Acaricide · PHI 7 d · CIBRC 2019/A-0033

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Tea, Litchi mite

Dose / water

500 ml · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Hollow-cone TXR-8004 · 150–250 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t50eavision-ea-30x

Sedna — tea garden and orchard mites.

Silwet Gold (Adjuvant)

Adjuvant · PHI 0 d · N/A

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

All

Dose / water

50 ml (0.05%) · 15 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Any · As tank-mix µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-proeavision-ea-30x

Trisiloxane spreader — cuts spray volume, improves canopy penetration.

Trichoderma viride 1%

Bio · PHI 0 d · CIBRC Bio-0011

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Rice, Vegetables, Vineyard

Dose / water

2.5 kg · 40 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Low-pressure flat-fan · 300–400 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t50eavision-ea-30x

Live culture — spray at dusk, tank temp < 30 °C.

Imidacloprid 17.8% SL

Insecticide · PHI 40 d · CIBRC 2009/I-0114

Tank: Polymer

Crops

Rice BPH, Cotton, Mango

Dose / water

125 · 20 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

TeeJet AI 110-015 · 150–200 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t40dji-agras-t50xag-p100-pro

Bee-toxic — never spray during flowering.

Copper Oxychloride 50% WP

Fungicide · PHI 10 d · CIBRC 2013/F-0055

Tank: Stainless

Crops

Litchi, Mango, Vineyard, Chilli

Dose / water

2500 g · 30 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Hollow-cone TXR-8004 · 200–300 µm

Approved drones

dji-agras-t50eavision-ea-30x

Corrosive to aluminium — stainless tanks only. Orchard canopy mode.

Gibberellic Acid (GA3) 0.001%

PGR · PHI 0 d · CIBRC 2016/PGR-004

Tank: Polymer · Stainless

Crops

Vineyard, Litchi, Sugarcane

Dose / water

20 ml · 40 L/ha

Nozzle · droplet

Ultra-fine < 80 µm · 50–80 (Very Fine) µm

Approved drones

eavision-ea-30xdji-agras-t50

Micro-dose — flow-metered systems only.

Operational specs · PHI · REI · wind · price

Field-ops sheet for the top 8 chemicals.

Product · Brand	Class	Dose / ha	PHI (days)	REI (hrs)	Wind limit	Price ₹/L or kg
Chlorantraniliprole 18.4% SC Coragen	Insecticide	150 ml/ha	30	24	≤ 5 m/s	₹6,000
Bispyribac-sodium 10% SC Nominee Gold	Herbicide	250 ml/ha (25 g a.i.)	45	12	≤ 4 m/s	₹450
Imazethapyr 10% SL Pursuit	Herbicide	1 L/ha (100 g a.i.)	60	24	≤ 4 m/s	₹1,200
Atrazine 50% WP Atrataf	Herbicide	1 kg/ha (500 g a.i.)	60	24	≤ 4 m/s	₹1,800
Mancozeb 75% WP Dithane M-45	Fungicide	2 kg/ha	20	24	≤ 5 m/s	₹1,200
Fenpyroximate 5% SC (Acaricide) Sedna	Acaricide	500 ml/ha	7	24	≤ 3 m/s	₹8,500
Trisiloxane Spreader (Silwet Gold) Silwet Gold	Adjuvant	50 ml/ha (0.05%)	0	0	≤ 5 m/s	₹400
Nano DAP (IFFCO) 8% N + 16% P₂O₅ IFFCO Nano DAP	Nano fertilizer	500 ml seed + 500 ml foliar	0	0	≤ 5 m/s	₹400

Spray nozzles

Which nozzle for which job.

Flat Fan 11003

Drift: Medium

Droplet VMD

150–200 µm

Coverage

8 m swath

Pressure

2–3 bar

Wind limit

< 5 m/s

Best chemical

Herbicide contact

Best crop

Rice / Wheat broadcast

Standard broadcast, ~30% saving vs manual.

Anti-drift Air Inclusion 11004

Drift: Low

Droplet VMD

250–350 µm

Coverage

8 m

Pressure

2–4 bar

Wind limit

< 6 m/s

Best chemical

Herbicide systemic

Best crop

Rice near villages

Low drift — safe near houses / non-target crops.

Rotary Atomizer (DJI)

Drift: Medium (adjustable)

Droplet VMD

50–300 µm (adjustable)

Coverage

6–12 m adjustable

Pressure

Centrifugal bar

Wind limit

< 5 m/s

Best chemical

Fungicide / Insecticide

Best crop

All

Best for variable-rate spray; 50–500 µm control.

RevoSpray (XAG Centrifugal)

Drift: Medium

Droplet VMD

60–400 µm

Coverage

6–10 m

Pressure

Centrifugal bar

Wind limit

< 5 m/s

Best chemical

Herbicide spot spray

Best crop

Weed patches

Pairs with AI spot spray — up to 90% chemical saving.

CCMS Twin (EAVision)

Drift: Low

Droplet VMD

20–300 µm

Coverage

4–8 m

Pressure

Centrifugal bar

Wind limit

< 4 m/s

Best chemical

Orchard fungicide

Best crop

Litchi / Mango

Orchard mode — 20 µm ultra-fine penetrates canopy.