Petani Trenggalek Mulai Gunakan Drone Untuk Semprot Sawah, Pangkas Waktu Jadi Lebih Cepat - bioztv

www.bioztv.id - Modern agricultural technology is beginning to change the way farmers manage rice fields in Trenggalek Regency. Previously, farmers spent hours and a great deal of energy manually spraying rice crops. Now, they can complete the job in just minutes with the help of crop-spraying drones. Farmers in Karanganom Village, Durenan District, are among those beginning to benefit from this technology. They no longer have to carry spray tanks weighing dozens of kilograms while navigating slippery rice field embankments. They simply observe from the edge of the field, while the drone automatically sprays fertilizer and pesticides onto the crops. "Using this drone is much more practical, cheaper, and we can just watch from the edge of the field," he said. The drone can spray an area of ​​100 square meters (approximately 1,444 square meters) in just 4 to 6 minutes. That day, the operator team sprayed approximately 700 square meters (approximately 3 to 4 hectares) of land belonging to the Karanganom Village Head. Senin admitted that this was the first time he had tried drone technology on part of his land. He has been using this modern method in other rice fields since last planting season. Aims to Complete Rice Field Spraying in One Day Muhammad Fadlika, a drone pilot helper for PT Maxxi Tani Teknologi in the Trenggalek area, said his team launched the drone after receiving a request from the Karanganom Village Head, Muntingah. "The Karanganom Village Head contacted us and asked for help spraying her bengkok land using a drone," Fadlika said when met at the location. Fadlika aims to complete the spraying of the 700-square-meter plot in one day. However, he adjusts the work duration to suit the terrain and access to the rice fields. "We're trying to complete it in one day, even though we have to move equipment several times due to the scattered location of the land," he said. According to Fadlika, drones produce a more even and precise distribution of the spray compared to manual spraying. The technology also helps farmers reduce fatigue because they no longer have to carry spray tanks for hours. Offers a Payment After Harvest System PT Maxxi Tani Teknologi not only offers time efficiency but also offers a more affordable payment scheme for farmers. The company combines drone spraying services and agricultural pesticide provision in one service package. Farmers can pay for the service fee upfront or after the harvest, as agreed, so they don't need to provide large capital when the planting season begins. "We implement a flexible partnership system. We provide both the service and the pesticide. Farmers can pay upfront or after the harvest," explained Fadlika. The company sets rates based on the unit of land area (ru), so farmers' costs are adjusted according to the size of the rice fields they cultivate. More Precise Spraying, Expected Increased Yields Fadlika explained that using drones not only reduces work time but also increases spraying effectiveness because the liquid droplets are distributed more densely and evenly. During a planting season, farmers typically spray two to three times depending on crop conditions. A team of operators fills the drone tank with a mixture of plant nutrients, fungicides, and insecticides to maintain growth and protect crops from disease and pests. "This technology makes things much easier for farmers because we've prepared a complete package, from the drugs and tools to the operators. Farmers simply monitor the equipment remotely," said Fadlika. He also emphasized that all the agricultural drugs used are non-subsidized products owned by the company, not government assistance. (CIA) #TrenggalekFarmers #AgriculturalDrones #ModernFarmers 🚸 Don't forget to follow Bioz.TV on: 🌐 Website: www.bioztv.id 🔵 Instagram:   / bioz_tv   🔵 TikTok:   / bioz_tv   🔵 Facebook:   / bioztv   🔵 Twitter: https://x.com/bioz_tv