Tokyo, December 24, 2024 – Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, is pleased to announce that our subsidiary Terra Drone Agri has launched a comprehensive pest management initiative under its ‘Terra Agri’ agriculture business, targeting bagworm infestations across 3,548.46 hectares of oil palm plantations in Malaysia. Collaborating with government-linked companies and private plantation agencies nationwide, this large-scale operation underscores Terra Drone Agri’s commitment to delivering sustainable and efficient pest control solutions for the agricultural sector.
Terra Agri G30 drone for fertilizing and spraying
The operation leverages Terra Drone Agri’s expertise in pest management alongside control and strategic partnerships with key industry players. Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) and S&H Techventure Sdn. Bhd. contribute specialized agrochemical products like TAKUMI, a highly effective insecticide developed by ACM and Magnetik, an advanced solution by S&H Techventure designed to optimize pesticide application. These agrochemicals are applied using targeted methods, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maximizing pest control effectiveness.
Bagworms, a persistent threat to oil palm plantations, can cause severe defoliation, significantly reducing crop yields and endangering plantation health if left unmanaged. In response, Terra Drone Agri deploys cutting-edge GX30 and D16 drones, designed for large-scale blanket spraying. Equipped with precision-controlled nozzles, these drones deliver uniform chemical distribution, ensuring optimal coverage even across challenging terrains.
Terra Agri team with ACM team during the demo project
This drone-based approach accelerates response times to pest outbreaks, reduces labor costs, and minimizes chemical waste. The initiative by Terra Drone Agri, S&H Techventure, and ACM exemplifies how advanced technology addresses critical agricultural challenges, including the immediate demands of pest control, while enhancing long-term productivity and sustainability.
The 3,548.46 hectare operation highlights Terra Drone Agri’s commitment to modernizing Malaysia’s agricultural landscape. By integrating innovative drone technology with agrochemical expertise, the company addresses pressing pest control challenges with unparalleled efficiency and precision. This forward-thinking strategy reflects Terra Drone Agri’s vision of driving innovation and excellence in agribusiness, offering resilient solutions to some of the industry’s most critical pressing problems.
About Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd
Agricultural Chemicals (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM), established in 1969 and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, is a Japanese-Malaysian joint venture with shareholders including Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, and Pertubuhan Peladang Kebangsaan (NAFAS). Initially focused on pesticide formulation, ACM has evolved into a leading industry player in agrochemicals, farm machinery, and environmental health products. Renowned for its expertise as a formulator, ACM also delivers excellent after-sales services, including specialized training and consultation, ensuring clients achieve optimal results in crop protection and management.
About S&H Techventure Sdn. Bhd
S&H Techventure Sdn. Bhd. is a prominent distributor of pesticides and harvesting tools, serving the Malaysian market. With a strong focus on providing tailored solutions for plantation management, the company plays a critical role in supporting sustainable agricultural practices. S&H Techventure’s expertise extends to addressing specific regional challenges, including bagworm infestations, and ensuring the effective implementation of pest control strategies through its comprehensive product offerings and services.
About Terra Drone Agri
Terra Drone Agri is a subsidiary of the Terra Drone Corporation, specializing in drone services for agriculture primarily in Malaysia. The services encompass spraying and land mapping for various agricultural sectors, including forestry and plantation. Terra Drone Agri also oversees the management of ‘Terra Agri’ as part of the company’s comprehensive service offerings.
About Terra Agri
Terra Agri is an agricultural service brand operating in Southeast Asia through Terra Drone Indonesia and Terra Drone Agri in Malaysia. We offer crop intelligence and plantation control
systems to monitor site conditions, utilizing aerial and ground information, including topography, crop health, soil quality, rainfall, and farm operations activity. We focus on streamlining and digitizing agricultural processes, employing drone technology for efficient spraying and mapping throughout production cycles.
About Terra Drone Corporation
Terra Drone Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. Dedicated to the mission of “Unlock ‘X’ Dimensions”, the company is committed to creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges—integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Specializing in surveying, inspections, agriculture, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Terra Drone serves industries such as oil and gas, construction, chemicals, energy, and agriculture.
With a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects worldwide, Terra Drone has achieved significant milestones in the drone operations field. In July 2023, the company acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world-leading provider of UTM platform, with deployments in over eight countries, followed by an investment in U.S.-based Aloft Technologies in February 2024, further expanding its capabilities in UTM.
Recognized by Drone Industry Insights as one of the top three industrial drone service providers globally for five consecutive years, Terra Drone aims to build the digital infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of drones and AAM solutions. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.terra-drone.net
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