#FijiTimesNews The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has introduced a multi-purpose agricultural drone to trial its use in supporting large-scale farming, beginning with rice production. Trials are underway at the Koronivia Research Station, where the drone is spraying water on rice seed fields. The initiative aims to modernise farming, improve efficiency and enhance safety by reducing direct exposure to chemicals. Five ministry staff are undergoing training to become certified drone pilots,

#WATCH | Devika Chandrasekharan, Co-founder of Fuselage Innovations, based in Kerala, shares how the 2017–18 floods inspired her and her brother to develop agricultural drones addressing crop damage and treatment challenges. Their innovation reduced farming costs by 70% and increased yields by 30%. Launched in 2020, Fusilai Innovations grew with @startupindia support into a 10 crore company, working with 10,000 farmers and exporting drones globally. She credits PM Narendra Modi’s vision for empo