The introduction of precision agriculture is becoming essential for the development of the modern agricultural sector, providing a new level of efficiency and sustainability. Given the growing challenges associated with climate and demographic changes, as well as the critical need to increase food security, innovative technologies in agribusiness are gaining new value and importance. By implementing precision agriculture approaches, DroneUA is a market leader in integrating technological solutions in the agricultural industry and an important player in the global innovation arena. Therefore, the company will participate in the North Atlantic Bioengineering Conference (NABEC), which will be held on July 16, 2024, in Pennsylvania, USA.
As part of the AgTech panel discussion dedicated to digital and precision agriculture, Valerii Іakovenko, CEO and managing partner of DroneUA and chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the Pennsylvania Drone Association, will share his experience in implementing innovative technologies in the agricultural sector. Experts will discuss key aspects and challenges of integrating the latest technologies, explore the obstacles faced by farmers, and examine the potential for replacing human labor with robotic solutions in agriculture. The discussion will feature the following participants:
- Paul Heinemann, a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Penn State;
- Kevin Dowling, Executive Director at Robotics Factory;
- Yu Jiang, Assistant Professor at Cornell University;
- Shirin Ghatrehsamani, a research scientist at Penn State.
"We are facing one of the most important conferences in the USA dedicated to agriculture and innovative technologies. Our participation focuses on precision farming and technologies that help improve farming efficiency through engineering solutions, digital data, and robotics. We will discuss the integration of digital technologies and robotics, transitioning from analytics to action with drones”, - noted Valerii Iakovenko.
For years, the NABEC conference has brought together experts from the academic community, industry, and government to share knowledge, address pressing issues, and explore new frontiers in bioengineering and agriculture.
"The panel discussion will bring together experts from various fields, aiming to shape the future vision of agriculture in the USA. The conference provides a platform to present the Ukrainian experience to the academic community, students, and professors in the USA, which is a great honor to us. We look forward to an enlightening discussion that will shed light on the transformative impact of digital and precision technologies in agriculture", - Iakovenko concluded.
DroneUA's participation in the NABEC conference underscores the importance of expertise and the company's global recognition in developing drone technologies and precision agriculture. With its experience and innovative approach, DroneUA is a leading provider of precision agriculture solutions at the international level, helping farmers worldwide to implement efficient and sustainable agricultural technologies.
