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Drones and AI transform agriculture in rural China

CGTN · 2026-04-23

Summary. China deploys drones and artificial intelligence across rural regions to modernize agriculture. In Hubei's mountainous citrus orchards, over 700 drones improve logistics and farm management. In Xinjiang's cotton fields, AI systems enable 75% unmanned operations and boost yields to 7,800 kilograms per hectare. These technologies reduce costs, improve efficiency, create rural jobs, and help farmers access distant markets.

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Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
agtech, rural-data-and-definitions, entrepreneurship
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2026-04-28