to take on the task of tending to vacant rice paddies. Once rice seeds have been planted by a drone, a succession of robotic technologies still to be developed would deal with weeding and reaping.

PhilRice and the International Rice Research Institute have launched the “Drones4Rice” project that aims to standardize protocols for drone applications of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides ...

The process of creating dedicated beds for seedlings is replaced by a drone’s scattering of seeds directly on rice paddies. Conditions in each of the fields are monitored remotely, so farmers ...

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority has taken the lead in developing protocols, standards, and monitoring guidelines for drone use in agriculture to ensure its safe implementation in farming.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P300 million to promote the use of drones for the country’s palay production. At a press conference, DA National Rice ...

THE use of drones for fertilizer and pesticide application in rice farming can lower production costs and boost farmers’ efficiency, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Glenn Estrada, ...