A total of 3,440 hectares of rice paddies targeted, with three rounds of control
Project budget set at 1,238.4 million won
On July 9, Hapcheon County in South Gyeongsang Province announced that it will officially launch the "2025 Rice Pest and Disease Joint Control Support Project Using Unmanned Helicopters" to preemptively prevent pest and disease damage in rice farms and to reduce the burden on farmers.
This project will target a total of 3,440 hectares of rice paddies, conducting three rounds of joint pest and disease control using unmanned helicopters, with a total project budget of 1,238.4 million won. Five control teams will carry out professional and systematic pest management.
Pest and disease control using unmanned helicopters is highly effective in covering large areas quickly and evenly, significantly reducing labor requirements and improving the efficiency of pesticide application. Especially considering the labor shortages in rural areas due to an aging population, joint control measures are expected to provide substantial support to local farmers.
An official from the county stated, "Control operations will begin sequentially from early July. We ask for particular attention and cooperation from beekeeping, livestock, eco-friendly, and greenhouse farms to prevent any damage from the pest control chemicals."
Meanwhile, Hapcheon County plans to continue expanding its pest and disease control support projects to prevent damage and reduce the economic burden on farmers.
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