'Pesticide and disease control for fruit tree foliage and fertilization' made easier with autonomous driving technology

Published 2025년 11월 7일

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[Korean Farmers' Newspaper, Reporter Kim Young-min] Equipment that can solve the foliar fertilization and pest control work for fruit farms such as apple and pear orchards through autonomous driving has been developed, and as field verification is underway, the prospect of accelerating its adoption in the field is high. The Korea Rural Development Administration has selected the "smart foliar fertilizer for fruit trees," a recommended technology by rural development institutions, as a verification task through the 2025 academic-industrial cooperation support project for agricultural technology, and is conducting field application and verification with the National Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology and fruit farm sites. As the aging of agriculture deepens the shortage of labor, particularly the foliar fertilization and pest control work for fruit farms require high physical intensity and skilled techniques.

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'Smart Foliar Fertilizer Sprayer for Fruit Trees' Field Demonstration by NAFI and KNU Positive Response from Agricultural Demonstration Events Equipment that can solve the foliar fertilization and pest control tasks for fruit tree farms such as apple and pear orchards through autonomous driving has been developed, and field demonstrations are underway, which is expected to accelerate its adoption in the field. The National Agricultural Technology Institute selected the 'Smart Foliar Fertilizer Sprayer for Fruit Trees' as a demonstration project through the 2025 Agriculture Technology Industry-Academia Cooperation Support Program, and is conducting field applications and demonstrations with the National KNU and fruit tree farms. The aging of the agricultural workforce has led to a deepening shortage of labor, and particularly for fruit tree farms, foliar fertilization and pest control tasks require high physical strength and skilled techniques, making it necessary to improve ...

Source: Agrinet