Shanghai angles for acres of drone-grown crops with automated agriculture plan

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Through the application of several technologies, Shanghai plans to convert a portion of its land into unmanned farming areas – a move it says will increase efficiency and aid in China’s food security campaign.

Shanghai's plan would begin with 12,000 mu of smart farms across eight townships by the end of the year, and fulfil the remainder of the goal by the end of 2025.

Unmanned farms would be equipped with intelligent tractors, planting machines, smart sprayers, drones and combine harvesters, the city said.

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Author / Journalist: Mandy Zuo

Category: Technology

Markets: Hong KongChinaUnited States

Topics: Food Technologies Agriculture Unmanned Agricultural Plan Shanghai Efficiency Country’s China’s Farms

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Published On: 2024-08-14 @ 10:00:20 (5 hours ago)

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