09
Sep
XAG Introduces Drone Technology to Combat Fall Armyworm (Financial News)
China-based XAG has announced it has introduced automous drones to improve pest control efficacy against disease caused by fall armyworms, the company said.
XAG is among the first to introduce fully autonomous drones in some of the most affected countries, such as Zambia, South Africa, Vietnam and China, to improve the control efficacy that has originally been limited to manual spraying. XAG has discovered that in the worst hit Africa and Asia, the absence of smart devices, the unique natural habits of fall armyworm and farmers´ lack of professional expertise have resulted in a rapid large-scale infestations.
