ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF THE ASSORTMENT OF PESTICIDES PERMITTED FOR USE IN UKRAINE, THE PROCESSING OF WHICH IS POSSIBLE WITH THE USE OF AGRICULTURAL DRONES

Abstract

Background. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, drones) in agriculture for the purpose of plant protection is becoming an increasingly popular innovative tool in countries around the world, thanks to the many advantages that this technology offers over the traditional aerial application method. However, this method of introduction can pose a number of risks for both the environment and human health. Based on the need for registration or re-registration of chemical plant protection agents for their use with UAVs, we conducted an analysis of the range of pesticides registered in Ukraine for aerial application. Aim: analysis of the dynamics of the assortment of pesticide formulations approved for use in Ukraine, processing of which is possible using agricultural drones. Materials and methods. The object of the study was the dynamics of changes in the range of pesticide formulations, primarily those processing of which is possible by using of agricultural drones. Analytical indicators of dynamics such as absolute growth (AG), compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and growth rate (CAGR) of pesticides were applied. Statistical data processing was carried out using the IBM SPSS Statistics Base v.22 license package and the MS Excel program (version 9.0, 2000). Results. When conducting an analysis of the assortment of pesticides registered in Ukraine for use by the aerial method for the period 2010-2022, we found that the total number of herbicides has almost not changed: there were 20 in 2010, it became 22 in 2022. The number of fungicides has increased more than five times: from 4 in 2010 to 21 in 2022 and will make up 15.7% of the total in 2022. The number of insecticides and acaricides for aerial treatment in 2010 was 17, and in 2022 - 34, that is, it has doubled, which is 25.7%. The largest group of pesticides registered in Ukraine for aerial application is the group of desiccants, which doubled from 29 in 2010 to 57 in 2022 and makes up 42.5% as of 2022. When conducting an analysis of individual groups of pesticides, it was established that the rates of growth of herbicides - 10% (of which combined - 600%), insecticides and acaricides - 100% (of which combined - 60%), fungicides - 425% (of which combined - 500%), desiccants - 96.6%. Conclusion. The registration of chemical plant protection products for use by UAVs is important in general, because this method has less negative impact on the health of workers and the state of the environment. In addition, the registration for such use of formulations for aerial treatment is relevant, as it is a perspective, effective and safe alternative to them.

Keywords

• pesticides, range of chemical plant protection products, agricultural drone, average annual growth rate, absolute growth