{"id":12020,"date":"2025-08-28T16:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terra-drone.net\/global\/?p=12020"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:20:58","slug":"terra-drone-signs-sales-partnership-agreement-with-yanmar-diesel-indonesia-for-its-in-house-developed-agricultural-drones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terra-drone.net\/global\/2025\/08\/28\/terra-drone-signs-sales-partnership-agreement-with-yanmar-diesel-indonesia-for-its-in-house-developed-agricultural-drones\/","title":{"rendered":"Terra Drone Signs Sales Partnership Agreement with Yanmar Diesel Indonesia for Its In-House Developed Agricultural Drones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Key Point: Promoting Drone Adoption in Paddy Rice and Field Crop Cultivation across Indonesia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tokyo, August 28, 2025 \u2013<\/strong> Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, has signed a sales partnership agreement (hereinafter \u201cthe agreement\u201d) with PT. Yanmar Diesel Indonesia (hereinafter \u201cYanmar Diesel Indonesia\u201d), a group company of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., for the distribution of its in-house developed agricultural drones. Under the agreement, Terra Drone has appointed Yanmar Diesel Indonesia as its official sales partner in the region, and will provide drones to the Indonesian local farmers through its local subsidiary, Terra Drone Indonesia.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The Yanmar Group is not only one of Japan\u2019s leading agricultural machinery manufacturers but also holds a strong presence in Indonesia, with a broad customer network that includes government agencies and agricultural stakeholders. By leveraging this network, Terra Drone will be able to expand the reach of its drone solutions across a broader range of users in Indonesian agricultural sectors.<\/span>
\n<\/span>A signing ceremony was held at Yanmar Diesel Indonesia Head Office, attended by key executives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From left: Mr. Yuji Morita and Wilson Ong at Terra Drone Indonesia,<\/span>
\n<\/span>Akira Kawajiri, <\/span>Yoshihisa Umeda, Shogo Date<\/span> at\u00a0 Yanmar Diesel Indonesia<\/span><\/p>\n

Background and Purpose<\/strong>
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\u00a0<Agriculture in Indonesia><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0In Indonesia, approximately 30% of the total population is engaged in agriculture (1), and the sector accounts for more than 10% of the country\u2019s GDP (2), making it a vital industry that supports both the national economy and food security. However, the sector faces serious challenges. Despite vast farmland, issues such as crop yield losses and economic damage caused by pest infestations are widespread, as well as increasingly severe labor shortages. With limited manpower, it is difficult to efficiently manage large areas through manual work alone, resulting in inefficiencies such as uneven or excessive application of fertilizers and pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n

<Terra Drone\u2019s Agricultural Business><\/strong><\/p>\n

Terra Drone has been providing drone-based pesticide and fertilizer spraying business for oil palm in Indonesia, which accounts for approximately 60% of the world\u2019s palm oil production (3). These services target the cultivation and pest control of oil palm (4), the raw material of palm oil, and utilize Terra Drone\u2019s in-house developed spot spraying technology, enabling precise application to designated areas. Compared to manual labor, drone spraying helps minimize uneven and excessive application of agrochemicals, leading to more efficient use of inputs, improved yields, and greater productivity. Drones also allow wide-area coverage with limited manpower, helping to address labor shortages. In addition, drones reduce the risk of direct exposure to chemicals, significantly improving safety for workers. Enhancing productivity on existing farmland also contributes to reducing the need for land expansion, thereby helping to curb deforestation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognizing these contributions to agricultural support, Terra Drone was selected in February 2025 for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ commissioned project to promote smart agriculture in Southeast Asia (5), and has since been working to demonstrate and implement agricultural drone solutions in Indonesia. In May 2025, the company also signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with two Indonesian universities (6), supporting on-site drone training and job creation as part of its broader efforts to strengthen the foundation of the country\u2019s drone industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

<New Collaboration Between Terra Drone and the Yanmar Diesel Indonesia in Rice Farming Sector><\/strong><\/p>\n

Indonesia is the world\u2019s third-largest rice producer, following China and India (7). Despite its vast paddy fields, the country\u2019s rice farming sector faces similar challenges to palm plantations, such as the need for more efficient and safer application of fertilizers and pesticides, as well as severe labor shortages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yanmar Diesel Indonesia, with whom the agreement was signed with Terra Drone, serves as the Indonesian manufacturing base of Yanmar group. As a global innovator in a wide range of agricultural and industrial machinery, the company has supplied products not only within Indonesia but also globally, by manufacturing and exporting diesel engines, power tillers, and other agricultural equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the agreement, Yanmar Diesel Indonesia will expand its solution offerings for agricultural stakeholders by adding agricultural drones to its existing product lineup. This will be the first time that the company includes drones in its portfolio.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Terra Drone, the agreement represents a significant step toward expanding its agricultural drone operations in Indonesia beyond palm oil plantations to encompass Paddy Rice and Field Crop Cultivation. Leveraging the expertise it has cultivated in palm plantations, Terra Drone\u2019s solutions for paddy rice and field crop cultivation include not only pesticide spraying for pest control but also seeding operations. Backed by its development capabilities tailored to customer needs and its rapid support system, Terra Drone aims to further improve the efficiency and sustainability of rice and field crop production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Terra Drone recognizes the agreement as a testament to the company\u2019s proven track record in providing tailored drone solutions to meet diverse customer needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the agreement, both companies expect the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n