{"id":105723,"date":"2025-03-24T14:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/?p=105723"},"modified":"2025-03-24T14:01:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:01:01","slug":"3f-oil-palm-uses-drones-to-improve-palm-plantation-yields-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/2025\/03\/24\/3f-oil-palm-uses-drones-to-improve-palm-plantation-yields-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"3F Oil Palm Uses Drones to Improve Palm Plantation Yields in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pilot project in Andhra Pradesh surveys over 1,100 hectares to monitor tree health and estimate fruit production<\/em><\/h3>\n

3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has completed a major drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. This pilot project marks a key step in using drone technology to support palm oil farmers across India.<\/p>\n

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Over three days, drones flew over 800 plots belonging to 530 farmers. The total area covered was about 1,150 hectares. Using precise GPS mapping, the survey focused on counting trees, checking plant health, and estimating fresh fruit bunches (FFBs).<\/p>\n

The Oil Palm Drone Survey: Supporting Farmers with Real-Time Data<\/h3>\n

By using drones, 3F Oil Palm aims to help farmers spot problems early. This includes signs of pests or poor soil nutrition. Drones can collect this information quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative demonstrates our commitment to leveraging technology for smarter and more efficient farming. With the success of this pilot project, we aim to expand drone-based surveys across India covering 30,000 Hectares, 14,000 Farmers, 21,000 Plots supporting farmers with advanced agricultural solutions,\u201d said Kilari Srinivas Rao, Head \u2013 Agriculture for 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd.<\/p>\n

The company believes that data from drones can lead to better farming decisions. That means higher yields and healthier trees for the farmers they work with.<\/p>\n

A National Vision for Smarter Farming<\/h3>\n

3F Oil Palm plans to scale the program across the country. This will give more farmers access to precision farming tools. The goal is to mix modern technology with traditional farming knowledge.<\/p>\n

By doing so, 3F Oil Palm hopes to improve India\u2019s palm oil output while also helping the nation become more self-reliant in edible oils.<\/p>\n

About 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd<\/h3>\n

3F Oil Palm has worked on India\u2019s Oil Palm Development Program since the early 1990s. The company operates in five Indian states and is committed to advancing sustainable oil palm farming.<\/p>\n

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