The United Nations has predicted that the global population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050. As global warming and energy shortage intensifies, humans are facing unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts such as food, energy, and water supply. This has given rise to the pressing need for green and sustainable agricultural practices. In 2021, DJI…
Plant stand count is an essential task in yield management. It allows growers to estimate the plant population, density, germination rate, and plant health and make timely decisions that finally affect the yield. Common manual methods of plant stand counting have helped growers for decades. They are based on visual inspection and plant calculation on…
Background Cotton, the most important fiber crop in the world, plays a significant role in the economics of many countries. In the crop year 2020/2021,[1] China, India, and the United States ranked as the top three producers of cotton. China ranked second behind Australia in average yield – 1,879 kg per hectare. High yield is…
Recently, DJI Agriculture signed an agreement with the well-known agricultural company Syngenta Japan. The two companies will conduct a series of cooperative projects in Japan, focusing on smart agriculture technology R&D and other areas. Japanese agriculture is facing serious challenges, including a shortage of labor caused by a decline in fertility and an aging population.…
Latin America, located in the southern part of the Western Hemisphere, is the farthest region from China. With superior production conditions and rich agricultural resources, it is considered the “granary of the world” for the 21st century. As a natural extension of the Maritime Silk Road, China has developed closer relations with Latin American countries…
I. Industry background (I) From “plant protection drones” to “agricultural drones” As early as 1987, Japan developed the world’s first plant protection drone, selling them in limited quantities the following year. Of the nearly 5 million hectares of arable land in Japan today, over 20% uses plant protection drones to control pests and weeds. Drones…
The profession of drone pilot can be thought of as a unique career for the future and a profession in demand today. As the uses of unmanned aircraft are growing at a tremendous rate, these specialists are in greatest demand in agriculture. How much can a drone pilot in the field realistically earn, what equipment…
At the break of dawn in the City of Taquarintinga in Brazil, Taís Ribero and her team start their work in a sugarcane field. The operation lasts for a rigorous 8 hours, concluding around 1 pm, marking the end of a typical day on the job. Taís is an agricultural drone pilot in Taquarintinga, Brazil.…
Agricultural drones might provide new ideas for working mothers to balance family and career, the flexible working hours and diverse working locations of Agras drone business provide opportunities for working mothers to achieve a better work-life balance. Dr. María Maestro is the head of the drone division of ACRE Surveying Solutions and mother of two…
