Gijang County Launches Full-Scale 'Drone Pest Control' in Rice Fields... Precision Spraying with GPS Technology
by Jo Chunghyeon
Published 14 Aug.2025 17:36(KST)
Aiming to Address Labor Shortages
and Proactively Respond to Pests and Diseases
Gijang County (Governor Jung Jongbok) will conduct 'rice pest control using drones' in rice cultivation areas starting from August 18.
Busan Gijang County is conducting 'drone pest control' in rice cultivation areas. Photo by Gijang County
원본보기 아이콘This pest control initiative is the second to be carried out, following the first round in July. It has been implemented to address labor shortages caused by the aging rural population and to prevent damage from pests and diseases.
Aerial pest control using drones applies GPS technology, enabling precise spraying in a short time regardless of the size or shape of the farmland. This approach is expected to significantly reduce farming costs for local farmers and minimize damage from pests and diseases.
An official from the county stated, "Through drone aerial pest control, we aim to reduce the labor burden on farmers and minimize damage by proactively responding to pests and diseases. We will do our utmost to strengthen the competitiveness of local farms and create a sustainable agricultural environment."
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