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GOPAL RATNAM CQRoll Call WASHINGTON — If GPS guided tractors led the previous revolution in agriculture, the next generation of farming is likely to be marked by unmanned drones with onboard sensors that can spot weeds and decide when and how much herbicide to spray to control their growth. “We …

The 21st century has seen military developments that have not only reduced casualties but also generated ethical concerns about their usage and deployments.  No other technological innovation in the military has invited consternation and acclaim than the use of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs). Both its advocates and detractors have …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the 95th episode of his monthly monthly radio programme -‘Mann Ki Baat’ – this morning. PM Modi held the 94th edition on October 30. In the last edition, emphasising an eco-friendly lifestyle and nature conservation, Modi said sensitivity towards the environment is inherent to …

Focus on sovereign capabilities Minister for Science and Innovation Ed Husic has rolled out a series of programs aimed at boosting Australia’s technology education pipeline including “start-up year”, a consultation process with universities where students can tack on an extra year of HELP-funded study to commercialise a start-up idea. But …

Drone and robotics knowledge hub Flying Labs envisions a future where cargo drones will be used locally for the delivery of a wide range of medical products, particularly in the remote parts of SA. This is the word from Dr Heidi Sampang, paediatrician and MD of the Philippines Flying Labs, …

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stated that India’s agricultural sector requires funds and modern technology to improve its overall growth and productivity. Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar Agriculture Minister …

LAHORE: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that the incumbent government is making all-out efforts for the development of the technology sector. Talking to media persons on Saturday, the minister said, “We will work together with China for the training of people in semi-conductor technology.” He said …

Express News Service VIJAYAWADA: Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU) is planning to use drones in the agriculture sector by next Kharif in Andhra Pradesh.  Seen as an important step towards modernisation of the agriculture sector to make it more cost-effective and a solution for manpower shortage, drone technology, which …

Express News Service KOCHI: Sometime in January, the paddy fields of Alathur, a small village in Palakkad district, witnessed an interesting experiment. Three paddy fields, comprising 110 acres, were sprayed micronutrients using customised drones or unmanned aerial vehicles.  “The paddies were 50-65 days old, just before they formed the spikes,” said …

Truly seismic advancements in the technology sector are revolutionising the way we all lead our lives. And this relentless pace of change is widely predicted to accelerate throughout the 2020s as we increasingly expect more from the tech we use for both business and leisure. Applied futurist Tom Cheesewright is …