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As a sequel to the rice direct seeding experiment using the agricultural drone "FLIGHT-AG," we present the results report after the harvest. First of all, we were able to successfully reach the harvest! The growth of the rice was steady, and there was no lodging, allowing it to withstand until harvest. However, the yield was slightly lower compared to other plots. The farmers mentioned, "We expected a decrease in yield, but considering the labor involved, it's not a problem." In particular, the significant reduction in the time required for seedling raising and planting was appreciated, and overall, they seemed satisfied. The time spent on seedling raising and planting is said to account for one-fourth of the total working time, and by using drone broadcasting, significant time and cost reductions are anticipated. Additionally, upon checking the condition of the stubble after harvesting, we found that there was almost no unevenness, indicating that the spraying performance of our equipment is sufficient. In summary, this experiment shows that while there are indeed risks such as bird damage, lodging, and reduced yield with direct seeding, there is a significant advantage in drastically reducing working time by using drones. We will continue to work towards achieving efficient and sustainable agriculture.

Hello! This is the FLIGHT-AG division! This season, we are conducting direct seeding experiments for rice using agricultural drones, FLIGHT-AG, with the cooperation of farmers, JA, agents, and Syngenta in Ibaraki Prefecture. First, regarding the current growth status, everything is progressing smoothly without any major issues since the seedlings emerged. We are scheduled to harvest in late September, and we are looking forward to it. Additionally, in this experiment, we conducted a comparative study on the use of a shutter cover for the granular application device, both with and without it. The FLIGHT-AG V3 employs a 360-degree discharge type granular application device, but the shutter cover allows for discharge primarily in the forward direction. If you are working in a field with irregular terrain, we recommend using the shutter cover for better control of the discharge direction. This experiment was conducted to investigate whether the differences in application methods would affect the results, but visually, there are no significant differences! That concludes the latest progress report!

Hello! This is the FLIGHT-AG division! This season, we are conducting direct seeding experiments for rice using agricultural drones, FLIGHT-AG, with the cooperation of farmers, JA, agents, and Syngenta in Ibaraki Prefecture. Today, we would like to report on the progress of the Rizocare XL (from Syngenta) that was sown on May 17. In this experiment, we have set a relatively high seeding rate for the feed variety "Yume Aoba." Based on the current growth conditions, everything seems to be going well, and the higher seeding rate does not appear to be an issue. Rizocare is characterized by vigorous early growth, and it seems to be demonstrating that advantage effectively. There are some areas where the growth is not uniform, but we expect that as tillering progresses, these growth irregularities will gradually become less noticeable. Tillering is the phenomenon where the number of rice stems increases; in areas with high density, tillering is suppressed, while in areas with low density, it becomes more active. This naturally compensates for the overall growth balance. We plan to continue sharing the progress of the experiment and new discoveries on our blog, so please look forward to it!

Recently, the use of drones in the agricultural sector has been advancing rapidly. Are you aware that drones are garnering significant expectations, particularly in the cultivation of rice? In this context, I would like to report that our efforts have been featured in the Ibaraki Shimbun. We have launched a joint project with JA Suigo Tsukuba and our agency, Drone Industry Co., Ltd. (located in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture), to begin experiments on direct seeding of rice in Ami Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. This initiative has been published in the Ibaraki Shimbun, so please take a look. The seeds used in the experiment were provided with the cooperation of Syngenta Japan, and we utilized Rizocare. We will conduct submerged direct seeding using our FLIGHT-AG V3 and verify its effectiveness. We will continue to closely monitor the progress of the experiment and keep you updated, so please stay tuned. You can view the details of the newspaper article here (Ibaraki Shimbun, May 18, 2024, by Gyokusen): https://ibarakinews.jp/news/newsdetail.php?f_jun=17159535876885 We appreciate your continued support.