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Smart Farming

Thursday 17 September 2026Updated 09:49 KST

👨‍💻Smart Farming

Advanced production and management of certified seed fields using ‘Agricultural and Forestry Satellite’

‘농림위성’으로 보급종 채종포 생산·관리 고도화

The Rural Development Administration and the National Institute of Crop Science revised an agricultural genetic resources business agreement on the 14th to utilize the next-generation medium-sized satellite 4 (agricultural and forestry satellite) in the production and management of certified seed production fields.

Nongmin Newspaper00:00 KST

👨‍💻Smart Farming

Korea Rural Community Corporation Discovers Innovative Ideas Using AI and Public Data

Korea Agriculture Newspaper11:20 KST

👨‍💻Smart Farming

Korea Rural Community Corporation Unveils Digital-Based Disaster Management System

Korea Agriculture Newspaper11:14 KST

👨‍💻Smart Farming

TYM Launches ‘iGamo Robo,’ an Autonomous Robot That Suppresses Weed Propagation in Rice Fields

Korea Farmers & Fishermen Newspaper16:00 KST

Thursday 17 September

  1. 09:49

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Korea Rural Community Corporation Automates Request for Proposal Drafting and Evaluation Using AI

    농어촌공사, AI로 제안요청서 작성·평가 업무 자동화

    The Korea Rural Community Corporation is enhancing the efficiency of overall procurement and evaluation tasks, from drafting requests for proposals to evaluating proposals for informatization projects, by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).

    Korea Agriculture Newspaper09:49 KST

Wednesday 16 September

  1. 05:28

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    UNL brings new digital hub to provide producers additional resources

    UNL, 제작자들에게 추가적인 자원을 제공하는 새로운 디지털 허브를 선보입니다.

    The University of Nebraska president says the institution’s new digital ag hub could be a game changer for the industry. Dr. Jeffry Gold says agriculture continues to evolve, and the endeavor could help producers stay head of the game. "Whether it’s due to satellite imagery, drones, robotics, fertigation systems ect, the use of digital technology […] The post UNL brings new digital hub to provide producers additional resources appeared first on Brownfield Ag News .

    Brownfield Ag News05:28 KST
  2. 05:06

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    AI expands precision agriculture with plant-level management

    AI는 식물 단위 관리를 통해 정밀 농업의 범위를 확장합니다.

    The director of the Ag Autonomy Institute at Mississippi State University says artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of agriculture. Alex Thomasson says AI can take precision agriculture a step further. "AI is taking us to the point now where we can have plant level detection and management. AI can identify individual plants […] The post AI expands precision agriculture with plant-level management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News .

    Brownfield Ag News05:06 KST

Saturday 12 September

  1. 05:30

    🍺Beer & Spirits

    Press Clips: SGWS Taps A-B Alum to Lead ‘Gold Division;’ Boneyard to Shutter Satellite Pub and Hemp Brands Win Against Ohio in Federal Court

    언론 보도: SGWS, A-B 졸업생을 '골드 부문' 책임자로 임명; 보니야드, 위성 펍 폐점 예정; 헴프 브랜드, 연방 법원에서 오하이오주 상대로 승소

    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) has appointed Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) vet Glendal Vandenbempt as managing director of its newly created “Gold Division.”

    Brewbound05:30 KST
  2. 03:33

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Ag drone boom brings increased oversight and potentially costly fines

    농업용 드론 붐으로 감독 강화 및 막대한 벌금 부과 가능성 높아짐

    The CEO of drone manufacturer Hylio warns an evolving regulatory landscape could prove costly for ag applicators. Arthur Erickson tells Brownfield an agricultural drone company in the Pacific Northwest is facing a nearly $290,000 fine from the Federal Aviation Administration for alleged violations including fertilizer applications by drone without the required agricultural aircraft operator certificate. […] The post Ag drone boom brings increased oversight and potentially costly fines appeared…

    Brownfield Ag News03:33 KST

Thursday 10 September

  1. 02:43

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Artificial Intelligence: The Next Tool in the Farm Toolbox

    인공지능: 농장 도구상자의 차세대 도구

    We’ve come a long way baby. . . The 2026 Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa, sure struck a chord when it comes to just how much agriculture has changed. Everywhere I looked, there was technology: artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, drones, precision agriculture, and machines capable of seeing, analyzing and responding to what is happening […] The post Artificial Intelligence: The Next Tool in the Farm Toolbox appeared first on Brownfield Ag News .

    Brownfield Ag News02:43 KST

Wednesday 9 September

  1. 00:00

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    [Should I Get a Drone License?] Professional vs. Private… Carefully Compare Costs and Exam Exemptions

    [드론 자격증 따볼까] 전문 vs 사설…‘비용·시험 면제’ 꼼꼼히 따져야

    If you have decided to obtain a Class 1 license for ultralight aircraft unmanned multicopters (drones), you must choose an educational institution. This is because you need to take written and practical exams after mastering drone-related theory and practice. As of early September, entering "drone educational institutions" into the Naver search bar yielded over 100 results in the Seoul metropolitan area alone. Expanding the scope nationwide, the number reached approximately 900.

    Nongmin Newspaper00:00 KST

Tuesday 8 September

  1. 13:50

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Kim Jeong-hee Inaugurated as the 11th New Director of the Animal Health and Quarantine Support Headquarters

    김정희 제11대 가축위생방역지원본부 신임 본부장 취임

    (Korea Agricultural News = Reporter Kim Eun-jin) The Animal Health and Quarantine Support Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Quarantine Headquarters’) announced that Director Kim Jeong-hee took office as the 11th Director on the 1st.

    Korea Agriculture Newspaper13:50 KST

Monday 7 September

  1. 16:59

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    [Wearable Robots, Will They Eas the Burden of Farm Work?] 33% Reduction in Shoulder Muscle Usage… “Support for the Development of Agriculture-Specific Products”

    [입는 로봇, 농작업 부담 덜어줄까] 어깨 근육 사용량 33% 감소…“농업 특화제품 개발 지원을”

    Farmers have responded positively to muscle-assist equipment, but the product remains in the pre-commercialization stage; developing commercial products is the top priority. Local governments in Chungnam and Jeju are stepping up distribution, and there are calls to consider linking it with welfare systems.

    Korea Farmers & Fishermen Newspaper16:59 KST
  2. 02:28

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Yanmar Unveils 140-Horsepower Heavy Utility Tractor ‘YT6 Series’

    얀마, 140마력급 대형 유틸리티 트랙터 ‘YT6 시리즈’ 선보인다

    (Korea Agricultural News = Reporter Ryu Min-je) Yanmar Agricultural Machinery Korea (CEO Park Je-young) will introduce the ‘YT6 Series,’ a 140-horsepower large utility tractor designed for large-scale farmlands and diversified farming environments, within the second half of the year. It is characterized by inheriting the paddy field performance and automation technology of the existing YT tractor, while being designed to handle large implements and various agricultural tasks based on a chassis of approximately 5 tons and enhanced hydraulic performance.

    Korea Agriculture Newspaper02:28 KST

Friday 4 September

  1. 19:41

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Seoul Milk Ranked No. 1 Milk Brand by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    “서울우유, 인공지능(AI)이 꼽은 우유 브랜드 1위”

    Seoul Milk was named the most mentioned milk brand by major generative artificial intelligence (AI).

    Nongmin Newspaper19:41 KST
  2. 18:19

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Eco-friendly autonomous weed suppression robot ‘iGamorobo’ unveiled

    친환경 자율주행 잡초 억제 로봇 ‘아이가모로보’ 첫선

    TYM announced on the 4th that it has officially launched the autonomous robot ‘iGamo Robo’ in Korea, which suppresses the proliferation of rice paddy weeds without herbicides.

    Nongmin Newspaper18:19 KST

Thursday 3 September

  1. 16:12

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    “Expansion of data-based smart disease control... Will introduce AI and drone surveillance systems,” says Kim Jeong-hee as Head of the Disease Control Headquarters.

    “데이터 기반 스마트 방역 확산···AI·드론 예찰시스템 도입할 것”, 김정희 방역본부장 취임

    Kim Jeong-hee, former head of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency, has taken office as the 11th head of the Animal Health and Quarantine Support Headquarters (hereinafter the Headquarters). She is the Headquarters' first permanent head and the first female head.

    Korea Farmers & Fishermen Newspaper16:12 KST
  2. 11:18

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Daedong AI Tractor Designated as ‘New Technology Agricultural Machinery’ by Rural Development Administration

    대동 AI트랙터, 농진청 ‘신기술 농업기계’ 지정

    (Korea Agricultural News = Reporter Ryu Min-je) The AI tractor (HX1400-AI) launched domestically by Daedong (Co-CEOs Kim Jun-sik and Won Yu-hyun) last April has been designated as a ‘New Technology Agricultural Machinery’ by the Rural Development Administration.

    Korea Agriculture Newspaper11:18 KST

Tuesday 1 September

  1. 21:19

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    Support for young farmers on greenhouse films and smart farm consulting

    청년농에 시설하우스 필름·스마트팜 컨설팅 지원

    Agricultural films worth 20 million won and smart farm technology consulting are provided annually to young farmers who have graduated from Korea National University of Agriculture and Fisheries and are engaged in facility horticulture.

    Nongmin Newspaper21:19 KST
  2. 19:50

    👨‍💻Smart Farming

    [Wearable Robots, Will They Eas the Burden of Farm Work?] Boosting Muscle Strength and Reducing Injuries... Attracting Attention as an ‘Assistant’ for Aggressive Farming

    [입는 로봇, 농작업 부담 덜어줄까] 근력 보태고 부상 낮춘다···고된 농작업 ‘조력자’로 주목

    Worn by workers to assist physical strength, it is expected to be effective in preventing musculoskeletal disorders. Currently in the early stages of development and distribution in Korea, the focus is on technologies that reduce strain on the shoulders and lower back.

    Korea Farmers & Fishermen Newspaper19:50 KST

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