{"id":11582,"date":"2025-01-28T16:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terra-drone.net\/global\/?p=11582"},"modified":"2025-01-28T16:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T07:03:10","slug":"terra-drone-deploys-advanced-drones-through-terra-agri-service-for-bagworm-control-across-2158-hectares-of-palm-oil-plantations-in-indonesia-and-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terra-drone.net\/global\/2025\/01\/28\/terra-drone-deploys-advanced-drones-through-terra-agri-service-for-bagworm-control-across-2158-hectares-of-palm-oil-plantations-in-indonesia-and-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Terra Drone Deploys Advanced Drones Through \u2018Terra Agri\u2019 Service for Bagworm Control Across 2,158 Hectares of Palm Oil Plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tokyo, January 28, 2024 \u2013 <\/b>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 Indonesia in Indonesia and Terra Drone Agri in Malaysia, have launched a comprehensive pest management initiative under its \u2018Terra Agri\u2019 agriculture business, targeting bagworm infestations across 2,158 hectares of oil palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. This project was carried out in strategic partnership with Behn Meyer, a distributor of agricultural chemicals and fertilizers in Malaysia and Indonesia, with \u2018Terra Agri\u2019 as the drone operator to provide innovative solutions to local agricultural challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Terra Agri teams up with Behn Meyer Malaysia for the project<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why This Matters For Palm Oil Plantations<\/b><\/h4>\n

Bagworms pose a severe threat to palm oil plantations, causing significant economic losses by damaging leaves and reducing crop yields. Indonesia and Malaysia, which <\/span>are known as major palm oil producers, accounting for around 80% of global production <\/span>(<\/span>1<\/span><\/i>), face substantial agricultural challenges in managing these pests. However, traditional pest control methods often fail to manage pesticide application efficiently, leading to overuse and insufficient pest suppression.<\/span><\/p>\n

To address these challenges, <\/span>\u2018Terra Agri\u2019<\/span> established a strategic partnership with Behn Meyer, leveraging their extensive networks in local agricultural industries, to deliver advanced drone technology as a drone operator. By utilizing drones, pesticides can be precisely applied only where needed, significantly reducing overuse compared to manual labor. This approach enhances efficiency, minimizes waste, and significantly contributes to boosting productivity in palm plantations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Project Highlights<\/b><\/h4>\n

In this project, <\/span>\u2018Terra Agri\u2019<\/span> collaborated with Behn Meyer to execute pest management in palm plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia. <\/span>\u2018Terra Agri\u2019<\/span> provided advanced drone technologies and precision spraying solutions, while Behn Meyer supplied high-quality pesticide management solutions tailored to local client needs. This collaboration enabled optimal drone solutions to address site-specific challenges, resulting in improved productivity and a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n

To achieve effective pest management, the project utilized G30 and E16 blanket drones, which are well-suited for large-scale spraying operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n