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Terra Drone Agri Launches Drone-Based Bagworm Control for Malaysian Oil Palm Plantations

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3,548.46 Hectares Covered with Precision Spraying Technology Terra Drone Agri, a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corporation, has implemented an advanced pest control initiative across 3,548.46 hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. The program, launched under the company’s Terra Agri service, focuses on combating bagworm infestations—a significant threat to plantation health and yield. This […]

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Hungarian AG Drones use Military-Grade Laser Sensing

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– ABZ Innovation, a drone innovation and manufacturing company based in Hungary, has unveiled an advancement for its agricultural sector machines that incorporates LiDAR-based situational awareness sensors. LiDAR generates a high-resolution 3-D map of the field in real time and is vital to accurately following terrain and avoiding obstacles such as electrical wires, poles, and […]

These Two Videos Demonstrate Why We Need Drones for Agriculture More than Ever

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How Drones Are Revitalizing Rural America: Two Videos Showcase Their Impact on Agriculture Drones are transforming agriculture and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities across the United States, particularly in rural areas. A story out of Springfield, Missouri, highlights how drones are not just tools for innovation but catalysts for revitalizing communities. Dakota Crow, the founder of […]

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WarrenUAS Advances Robotics and Precision Agriculture with Federal Funding Support

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Congressman Kean Advocates for Federal Funding to Boost WCCC’s Innovative Programs Warren County Community College (WCCC) hopes to receive nearly $980,000 in federal funds to support advanced training in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) for agricultural and food processing industries. Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is advocating for the funding, which will help further develop the […]

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Drones and AI to Help Deliver Marks & Spencer’s Parsnip Revolution

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– M&S has announced the initial results from first retailer run ‘autonomous field’ trial, which will see the retailer selling lower carbon parsnips later this year. the first retailer to farm and sell a lower carbon vegetable following an ‘autonomous field’ trial. In partnership with long-term supplier, Huntapac, the first fully autonomously farmed parsnips will […]

Rotor Unveils Airtruck and Sprayhawk: Drones with Helicopter DNA

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New Heavy-Lift UAVs Aim to Revolutionize Agricultural and Utility Operations with Extended Flight Times and Unmatched Payload Capacity by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil A New Hampshire-based company is combining the durability, extended flight time and heavy-lifting capabilities of helicopter technology with the maneuverability and autonomous operation of unmanned aircraft, to introduce the two largest […]

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Precision Pollination Project Aims to Boost Strawberry Yields and Quality

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A new initiative focuses on drone technology to improve pollination in UK strawberry crops, enhancing food security. A project titled “Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality” is exploring how drones can help improve strawberry yields and fruit quality in the UK. The initiative brings together expertise from the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft […]

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University of Kentucky Secures Grant to Develop Drone Technology for Cattle Management

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USDA Funds Five-Year Project to Explore Drone Use in Herding and Monitoring The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment has received a $910,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance the use of drone technology in livestock management. The five-year project, titled “Precision Livestock Management: Cattle Monitoring and […]

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Unlocking the Power of Drones: Free Online Course on UAVs in Precision Agriculture

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Learn Remote Sensing and Data-Driven Farming Techniques to Optimize Crop Health, Irrigation, and Yield with UAV Technology from the University of Twente by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Florian Ellsäßer, an assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources ITC – Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, at the University of Twente in […]

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