Standards in Category :: Horticulture

 

SI. No.
IS Number
Product
Features
Action
1.
 IS 15351 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2019		 Geomembrane for water proof lining The primary function of geomembrane applied in ponds/reservoirs is to prevent loss of water due to seepage into grounds. Hence this stored water is used for agricultural purposes View IS Detail
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 IS 15907 : 2010
Reviewed In : 2019		 Beds for vermiculture Portable vermibeds are used for decomposition of organic waste of agro based products into organic fertilizers which provides sixteen types of main, subsidiary and micro-nutrients with different vitamins and digestive elements. View IS Detail
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 IS 16008 (Part 2) : 2016
Reviewed In : 2020		 Shade Nets (Monofilament Yarns) Shade nets manufactured from monofilament yarns protects crops from heat which damages the crop and also helps to withstand the low temperature. Therefore, shade nets support the crop growth and crop yield. View IS Detail
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 IS 16008 (Part 1) : 2016
Reviewed In : 2020		 Shade Nets (Tape Yarns) Shade nets manufactured from tape yarns protects crops from heat which damages the crop and also helps to withstand the low temperature. Therefore, shade nets support the crop growth and crop yield. View IS Detail
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 IS 16089 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2022		 Jute Sapling bags Jute sapling bags helps in retaining soil humidity and maintain moisture in soil which helps the plant for faster sapling growth in the nurseries. View IS Detail
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 IS 16190 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2018		 Woven lay flat tube Woven lay flat tube has been developed to easily transport water in the agriculture field and have an advantage of lighter weight. In areas where land is undulated, these lay flat tubes do not require fixed installation and can transport water at the place of choice easily. View IS Detail
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 IS 16202 : 2014
Reviewed In : 2018		 Woven ground covers Woven ground covers help in suppression of weed growth around the plant and therefore promoting the growth of crops. View IS Detail
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 IS 16390 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2019		 Knitted seamless nylon gloves Knitted seamless nylon gloves are used in harvesting tobacco which can significantly reduce hazards like nicotine poisoning, a condition also known as green tobacco sickness of the farm workers. View IS Detail
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 IS 16513 : 2016
Reviewed In : 2020		 Insect nets Insect nets are mainly used to protect vegetables and fruits from crop insects that are small in stature such as aphids, white flies , carrot flies and catter pillars which may cause severe damage. View IS Detail
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 IS 16627 : 2017
Reviewed In : 2022		 Woven lay flat tube for use in drip irrigation system As these lay flat tubes are flexible, foldable, light weight, and easy to install, farmers with low resources (having small land holding) can take advantage of the drip technique. In areas where land is undulated, these lay flat tubes can be installed very easily. View IS Detail
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 IS 16718 : 2021
 Crop Covers and Fruit Skirting Bags Crop covers are generally placed over plants and seedlings to create a micro-climate which encourages early growth and development of crop by improvement in quality and yield. Crop Covers and Fruit Skirting Bags also protect plants/fruits from cold and frost. View IS Detail
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 IS 17070 : 2019
 Non woven jute agrotextiles for weed control Nonwoven Jute agro textile is a needle punched mechanically compressed fabric in such a manner that light does not pass through the plane of the fabric to control weed growth effectively without use of chemical weedicides. View IS Detail
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 IS 17355 : 2020
 Non woven Mulch mat These mats laid around the plants/tree which blocks the light to pass through the plane of the fabric and help to suppress weed growth effectively, but permeable to water, air and fertilizers to ensure supply of necessary nutrients to the plant. View IS Detail
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 IS 17356 : 2020
 Windshield nets Windshield nets are barriers used to reduce wind speed to protect young plants, fruits and harvest crops which therefore promotes plant growth. View IS Detail
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 IS 17357 : 2020
 Harvest nets Harvest nets are widely used in modern farming in order to protect the fruits from damage caused during falling from a tree to the ground surface or soil. View IS Detail
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 IS 17358 (Part 1) : 2020
 Extruded Fencing Nets Extruded fencing nets are used to keep the stray animal, unwanted person etc away from agriculture, horticulture, forest or other areas. Additionally, it also provides the aesthetic to the fenced area and also helps in defining boundaries and better organization of any specified place. View IS Detail
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 IS 17358 (Part 2) : 2020
 Woven Fencing Nets Woven fencing nets are used to keep the stray animal, unwanted person etc away from agriculture, horticulture, forest or other areas. Additionally, it also provides the aesthetic to the fenced area and also helps in defining boundaries and better organization of any specified place. View IS Detail
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 IS 17513 : 2020
 Plant Support Nets Plant Support Nets used for straightening the crop stem and helps plants for better exposure to light and air to by maximizing the crop density and also protects them from natural hazards or accidental crushing due to persons walking along the crop rows. In case of flowers (floriculture), these nets increases flower pollination as the flowers remained straightened View IS Detail
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 IS 17728 : 2021
 Lay Flat tube for use in rain irrigation system Rain irrigation system provides continuous distribution of water from perforated lay flat tube with 180° angle covering, provides uniform distribution and fast capability to irrigate the field with drizzle like rain. View IS Detail
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 IS 17729 : 2021
 Flexible Water Storage Tank The flexible water storage tank is used to store water for agricultural purposes in remote areas where the land is undulated and usage of rigid tanks or concrete tanks is not feasible. It is light weight and easily transportable. View IS Detail
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 IS 17730 (Part 1) : 2021
 Warp Knitted Hail Protection Nets Hail protection nets manufactured by warp knitting are used to avoid the damage caused to flowers or fruits from hails (seasonal or unseasonal) especially in hilly areas. It provides optimum shading percentage and also reduces the impact of heavily falling hails on crops. View IS Detail
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 IS 17730 (Part 2) : 2021
 Woven Hail Protection Nets Hail protection nets manufactured by weaving are used to avoid the damage caused to flowers or fruits from hails (seasonal or unseasonal) especially in hilly areas. It provides optimum shading percentage and also reduces the impact of heavily falling hails on crops. View IS Detail
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 IS 17731 : 2021
 Orchard Protection Covers Orchard Protection Covers help in maintaining the optical conditions by diffusing light during summer and delays fruit ripening. It also reduces the growth of pests by blocking (Ultra-Violet) UV radiations coming from the sun. View IS Detail
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 IS 12232 (Part 1) : 1996
ISO 7749-1
Reviewed In : 2021		 Rotating Sprinkler This device uses its rotating motion around its vertical axis to distribute water over a circular area or part of a circular area in agriculture field. This standard specifies the design and operational requirements of rotating sprinklers and sprinkler nozzles for agricultural irrigation equipment and their test methods. View IS Detail
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 IS 1973 : 1999
Reviewed In : 2020		 Sugarcane Crusher This standard provides the material, constructional and performance of sugarcane crushers operated by both animal and power. View IS Detail
26.
 IS 1970 : 1995
Reviewed In : 2021		 Hand Operated Compression Knapsack Sprayer This standard provides material, performance and constructional requirements of hand-operated compression knapsack sprayer, non- pressure retaining type used for spraying pesticides. View IS Detail
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 IS 3906 : 1995
Reviewed In : 2021		 Hand Operated Knapsack Sprayer - Piston type This standard provides material, performance and constructional requirements of hand-operated knapsack sprayer, piston type, used for spraying pesticides. The sprayers of this type are normally used with an average working pressure of 300 kPa. View IS Detail
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 IS 1971 : 1996
Reviewed In : 2021		 Hand Operated Stirrup type sprayer This standard provides material, performance and constructional requirements of hand operated stirrup type sprayer used for spraying pesticides. The spraying with this type of sprayer is done with an average normal working pressure of 300 kPa and 75 kPa for agricultural and public health purposes respectively. View IS Detail
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 IS 3062 : 1995
Reviewed In : 2021		 Rocker Sprayer This standard provides material, performance and constructional requirements of rocker sprayer used for spraying pesticides. The sprayers of this type are normally used with an average working pressure of 600 kPa. View IS Detail
30.
 IS 5135 (Part 1) : 1994
Reviewed In : 2023		 Hand Rotary Duster - Bell mounted type This standard provides material, performance, and other requirements of hand-rotary duster, belly-mounted type used for dusting pesticides in powder form. View IS Detail
31.
 IS 7593 (Part 1) : 1986
Reviewed In : 2022		 Power Opearted pneumatic Sprayer cum duster - Knapsack type This standard provides the material, performance and other requirements of power-operated knapsack type pneumatic sprayerc cum-duster for spraying the pesticides in liquid form and convertible into duster for dusting the pesticides in powder form. The sprayer of this type is popularly known as mist blower. View IS Detail
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 IS 11313 : 2007
Reviewed In : 2022		 Hydraulic Power Sprayer The power-operated sprayers are based on either hydraulic or pneumatic energy for atomizing and spraying of the liquid. This standard specifies material, performance and other requirements of hydraulic power sprayers fitted with either pistol plunger type or roller vane type pump. View IS Detail
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 IS 14855 (Part 1) : 2000
Reviewed In : 2021		 Pulse jet type Thermal fogger Thermal fogging equipment are used to produce fog of pesticide formulations and hence used as plant protection as well as vector control equipment. This standard provides material,constructional and performance of hand carried and vehicle mounted pulse-jet- type thermal fogger. View IS Detail
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 IS 17425 : 2020
 Quick Coupled Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings for Sprinkler Irrigation This standard lays down the general requirements for raw materials, manufacturing and testing of quick coupled and plain polyethylene pipes and fittings of outside diameters 40 mm to 200 mm used for portable sprinkler and drip irrigation systems as mains, sub mains or laterals. View IS Detail
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 IS 12786 : 1989
Reviewed In : 2021		 Polythene pipes for irrigation laterals Drip irrigation systems is one of the modern irrigation techniques to economise the use of water in agriculture. This standard lays down requirements for polyethylene pipes of outside diameter from 12 mm up to 32 mm to be used for irrigation laterals (branch supply lines on which sprayers or drippers or emitters are mounted directly or by means of a fitting or formed in the pipe during production) in drip irrigation. View IS Detail
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 IS 4985 : 2021
 Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) Pipes and fittings (injection moulded or fabricated) for potable water supplies A suitable alternative to metal pipes are the unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes which can be used to carry water. The Standard provides requirements for dimensions (diameter, wall thickness, ovality), properties like pressure carrying capacity, long service life, no effect on potable water (in case of pipes for potable water supply/hot and cold water installations) View IS Detail
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 IS 12231 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2018		 uPVC Pipes and uPVC fittings for agricultural pumpsets A suitable alternative to metal pipes are the unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes which can be used to carry water. Such uPVC pipes require fittings made using uPVC. The Standards provide requirements for dimensions (diameter, wall thickness, ovality), properties like pressure carrying capacity, long service life, no effect on potable water (in case of pipes for potable water supply/hot and cold water installations) of the pipes and associated fittings. View IS Detail
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 IS 13593 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2022		 uPVC Pipes and uPVC fittings for agricultural pumpsets A suitable alternative to metal pipes are the unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipes which can be used to carry water. Such uPVC pipes require fittings made using uPVC. The Standards provide requirements for dimensions (diameter, wall thickness, ovality), properties like pressure carrying capacity, long service life, no effect on potable water (in case of pipes for potable water supply/hot and cold water installations) of the pipes and associated fittings. View IS Detail
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 IS 13487 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2021		 Emitters This is fitted to an irrigation lateral in drip irrigation system and intended to emit water in the form of drops or continuous flow at specific emission rate. This standard specifies mechanical and functional requirements of irrigation emitters to permit correct installation and operation in the field. View IS Detail
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 IS 13488 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2021		 Emitting pipe Systems This standard specifies the mechanical and functional requirements of the emitting pipes and their fittings to facilitate correct installation and operation in the field. This standard applies to emitting and trickling pipes, hoses and tubings intended for irrigation. View IS Detail
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 IS 14483 (Part 1) : 1997
Reviewed In : 2021		 Venturi Injector Venturi injector is used to apply fertilizer materials or/and other chemicals through irrigation water to crop plant and uses the principle that a swiftly moving stream of water is able to carry with it the dissolved substances and fine dispersed/ suspended particles of materials. This standard prescribes the constructional andf performance requirements of Venturi Injectors used for injecting fertilizer and chemicals in the sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. View IS Detail
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 IS 14483 (Part 3) : 2018
Reviewed In : 2023		 Fertiliser Tank This standard specifies the mechanical and functional requirements for fertilizer tanks used in irrigation systems to permit correct installation and operation in the field. This standard applies to fertilizer tanks working on the principle of differential pressure used in irrigation systems to inject fertilizer/chemical solution for injection into an irrigation system. View IS Detail
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 IS 17018 (Part 1) : 2022
 Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems This specification (Part 1) covers design qualifications and performance specifications for Centrifugal Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Water Pumping Systems from 0.75 kW up to 7.5 kW to be installed on a suitable bore-well, open well, water reservoir, water stream, etc. This standard includes terminology, design, performance and safety features for solar photovoltaic water pumping systems and also prescribes the methods of measurement of performance and energy efficiency ratings. View IS Detail
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 IS 8034 : 2018
Reviewed In : 2022		 Submersible pumpsets This Standard specifies the requirements for submersible pumpsets (single/multi stage) using single/ three phase AC induction motor, commonly used in boreholes (borewells or tubewells) for handling clear, cold water for application in agriculture and water supplies purposes. View IS Detail
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 IS 9079 : 2018
Reviewed In : 2022		 Monoset Pumps for Clear, Cold Water for Agricultural and Water Supply Purposes This Indian Standard specifies the requirements for monoset pumps (single/multi stage) using single/three phase a.c. induction motor/motor portion for handling clear, cold water for agricultural and water supply purposes. View IS Detail
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 IS 8472 : 2019
Reviewed In : 2019		 Centrifugal regenerative pumps for clear, cold water This standard specifies the technical requirements for centrifugal regenerative pumps that is, repeated centrifugal action pumps for handling clear, cold water. The pump may be constructed either as a bare pump or monoset in single or multi-stage construction. View IS Detail
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 IS 15831 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2020		 Citrus Grader This standard specifies requirement of power operated citrus grader for grading citrus, namely, Kinnow Mandarin, Nagpur oranges and sweet oranges based on their sizes (the smallest diameter). View IS Detail

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