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Digital transformation in agro- machinery manufacturing to spur growth in smart farming
R&D work to lead to digital transformation based upon artificial intelligence and autonomous mobility technologies in agro- machinery manufacturing, is now speeding up the pace. On May 27, a dozens of representatives from private-public sectors convened in the city of Seoguipo to sign a memorandum of understanding for the shared goals to lead the new era of smart farming.
At the presence of heads of College of Agriculture and Life Science of Seoul National University, Jeju Agro-Dairy foods Agency, Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services, KEPCO, Nonghyup Jeju office, Korean Advanced Farmers Federation, KT Jeju office, China’s Telematics Industry Application Alliance (TIAA), Daedong and International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE) and several others, attendees at the MOU signing ceremony agreed upon a joint-partnership for co-development, sample testing and inspection for smart, self-driving agro-machines in preparation for the upcoming age of the fourth (agro) industrial revolution.
Self-driving tractors and agro-machines are considered the best alternatives to solve persistent problems of labor shortage, caused by low birth rate and rising older population in rural areas. Without discharging toxic chemicals in the air, they’re also known to be optimal, emission-free technology, particularly in the issues to tackle climate change and to keep farmers safe. Plus, these machines are easy to handle and affordable, the greatest benefit many farmers are predicted to enjoy.
All the participants at the ceremony reached a consensus on supporting digital transformation in smart agro-machines, while setting up a masterplan to support agro-export at national level.
They also shared thoughts on joint-projects to make precision agriculture (PA), a burgeoning farming technology with the goal of optimizing returns on inputs while preserving resources, the new norms in the coming age.
An array of ICT-based technologies which crisscross with agro-engineering appears to enable farmers to collect, analyze information gathered through the modern technologies, which helps them well adapt to many variables in crop yielding such as planting, soil conditions and pest control.
The key players of the agreement are set to host a city-wide conference, the 7th International Electric Vehicle Expo, to be held in Jeju International Convention Center starting from September 16 to 19, under the agenda “Digital transformation in smart agro- machinery manufacturing”.
jihopark@yna.co.kr
** This article was translated from Korean.
Date
2020.06.19
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According to Yonhap News,
R&D work to lead to digital transformation based upon artificial intelligence and autonomous mobility technologies in agro- machinery manufacturing, is now speeding up the pace. On May 27, a dozens of representatives from private-public sectors convened in the city of Seoguipo to sign a memorandum of understanding for the shared goals to lead the new era of smart farming.
At the presence of heads of College of Agriculture and Life Science of Seoul National University, Jeju Agro-Dairy foods Agency, Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services, KEPCO, Nonghyup Jeju office, Korean Advanced Farmers Federation, KT Jeju office, China’s Telematics Industry Application Alliance (TIAA), Daedong and International Electric Vehicle Expo (IEVE) and several others, attendees at the MOU signing ceremony agreed upon a joint-partnership for co-development, sample testing and inspection for smart, self-driving agro-machines in preparation for the upcoming age of the fourth (agro) industrial revolution.
Self-driving tractors and agro-machines are considered the best alternatives to solve persistent problems of labor shortage, caused by low birth rate and rising older population in rural areas. Without discharging toxic chemicals in the air, they’re also known to be optimal, emission-free technology, particularly in the issues to tackle climate change and to keep farmers safe. Plus, these machines are easy to handle and affordable, the greatest benefit many farmers are predicted to enjoy.
All the participants at the ceremony reached a consensus on supporting digital transformation in smart agro-machines, while setting up a masterplan to support agro-export at national level.
They also shared thoughts on joint-projects to make precision agriculture (PA), a burgeoning farming technology with the goal of optimizing returns on inputs while preserving resources, the new norms in the coming age.
An array of ICT-based technologies which crisscross with agro-engineering appears to enable farmers to collect, analyze information gathered through the modern technologies, which helps them well adapt to many variables in crop yielding such as planting, soil conditions and pest control.
The key players of the agreement are set to host a city-wide conference, the 7th International Electric Vehicle Expo, to be held in Jeju International Convention Center starting from September 16 to 19, under the agenda “Digital transformation in smart agro- machinery manufacturing”.
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Source: Yonhap News (May. 27 , 2020)
** This article was translated from Korean.