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 … [Read more...] about Precision Pollination Project Aims to Boost Strawberry Yields and Quality
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University of Kentucky Secures Grant to Develop Drone Technology for Cattle Management
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 … [Read more...] about University of Kentucky Secures Grant to Develop Drone Technology for Cattle Management
Unlocking the Power of Drones: Free Online Course on UAVs in Precision Agriculture
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 the … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Drones: Free Online Course on UAVs in Precision Agriculture
Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
Congress Members Send Letter to USDA and CISA: DJI Responds to Growing National Security Concerns In a recent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), 12 members of Congress expressed concerns about the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in U.S. agriculture. The letter highlights the potential risks … [Read more...] about Concerns Over Chinese Agricultural Drones Spark Debate
Garuda Aerospace Expands Global Presence: Launches Operations in Sri Lanka
Indian Drone Leader Targets Agricultural Sector and Strategic Partnerships Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone technology company, has announced its expansion into Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy. The company aims to leverage its advanced drone technology to enhance farming practices in Sri Lanka while exploring opportunities in homeland … [Read more...] about Garuda Aerospace Expands Global Presence: Launches Operations in Sri Lanka