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Sunil Shirwal

Publications (11)

IOT-Empowered Automation Systems in Smart Agriculture

Bhodisatwa Banner, Sunil Shirwal, M. G. Pradeep, K. N. Shashanka, K. V. Prakash & V. Raghavendra · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Agriculture is undergoing rapid digital transformation driven by the need to enhance productivity, ensure food security, optimise resource utilisation and mitigate the impacts of climate variability. In this context, IoT-empowered automation systems have emerged as foundational t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i74312

Application of Drones in Precision Agriculture: A Review on Benefits and Challenges

Satish, Sunil Shirwal, Abishek A, Maheshwari & Murali M · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

The integration of drone technology in precision agriculture is transforming conventional farming practices by enabling data-driven, efficient, and sustainable crop management. This review explores the multipurpose applications of drones, such as crop monitoring, spraying, mappin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i73591

Studies on Operational Parameters of Drone Mounted Sprayer to Determine the Application Rate for Herbicide Application in Crops

Satish, Sunil Shirwal, Veerangouda, M, Sushilendra & Ananda N · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The experiment was conducted to study the operational parameters drone mounted sprayer to determine the actual application rate required. The hexa-copter drone mounted sprayer of 10 L was selected to for pre-field test. The treatment plot size of 15mx20m area was marked. The dron...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74321

Performance Evaluation of Power Operated Chaff Cutter for Selected Fodder Crops

Yallappa D., Sunil Shirwal, Sushilendra, M. Veerangouda, Mareppa Hirekurubaru, Murali M., Kavan Kumar V. & Ravi Y. · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the performance of power operated chaff cutter for three types of fodder crops, viz., jowar, maize, and sorghum, under load and no-load conditions during kharif (July to October, 2022) at Farm Machinery Testing Centre (FMTC), University of Agri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i41895

Assessment of Nozzle Spray Characteristics for Agriculture Spraying

Santosh, Sunil Shirwal, Sushilendra, Raghavendra V., Mareppa H. & Vinutha K. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

The studies on the operational parameters of selected nozzles were conducted in the laboratory using a patternator with the operational parameters of four types of nozzles (hollow cone, 3-way discharge nozzle (3D), flood type, and solid cone nozzle), five operating pressures (400...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123710

Design and Development of a Seed Box for a Drone-Based Paddy Seeding System

Gowtham, Sushilendra, Sunil Shirwal, Vijayakumar Palled, Vijaykumar Kurnalliker, Ramesha Y. M., Murali M. & V. Raghavendra · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Direct-seeded rice offers a resource-efficient alternative to conventional transplanting by reducing labour and water requirements. Drone-based seeding may further improve the timeliness and accessibility of sowing operations, but its effectiveness depends on a lightweight seed b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i84397

Techniques for Assessment of Vertical Spray Pattern: A Review

D. Srigiri, Sushilendra, Sunil Shirwal, Vijayakumar Palled, A. G. Sreenivas & Pampanna Y · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

This paper reviews various techniques for assessing vertical spray patterns. Determination of spray characteristics is one of the most important tasks in the development of the sprayer. Uneven spray characteristics will result in loss of pesticide in the form of drift and wastage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i51213

Performance of Ultrasonic and Infrared Sensors for Detection of the Target for Development of Sensor Based Orchard Sprayer

D. Srigiri, Sushilendra, Sunil Shirwal, Vijayakumar Palled, A.G. Sreenivas & Pampanna Y · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Detection of plant canopy is one of the main tasks in achieving the variable rate spraying. Two types of sensors, namely ultrasonic and infrared sensors were studied for the parameters viz., error, range of detection and response time at different distances from the sensor. The e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i22826

Influence of Spray Parameters of a UAV Sprayer on Droplet Size in Paddy Spraying

T. Kavya, Sushilendra, Sunil Shirwal, Vijayakumar Palled, A. G. Sreenivas & Ananda N · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as promising technologies for agricultural applications, including pesticide spraying in paddy fields. Droplet size is a critical factor influencing the effectiveness and efficiency of pesticide application. This study investigated the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i112602

Performance Evaluation of Tractor Operated Cotton Stalk Shredder Cum Uprooter

Srinidhi G., Sushilendra, Sunil Shirwal & Vijayakumar Palled · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

A large amount of cotton stalk is generated in India every year. Cotton stalks are burned in the fields as crop residues due to a labour shortage and high investment costs. Global warming will be caused by burning the agricultural residues in the field and also by the loss of nut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113499

Development of a Solar Powered Cooling System for Dairy Cattle Housing Structure

Gowtham, K. V. Prakash, Devanand Maski, Sunil Shirwal, J. N. Sreedhara, G. V. Srinivasa Reddy & V. Raghavendra · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

A solar powered system was developed and installed to create optimum healthy environmental conditions inside the cattle house. The renewable energy-based gadgets such as solar panel, charge controller, time-controlled switch and accessories were used inside the cattle housing str...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74316