NICS and XAG on the road to sustainable agriculture: Highlights from the FAO conference

On 29 September 2023, the first Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) concluded in Rome. The event was held in a hybrid format at FAO headquarters and brought together more than 8,500 participants from all over the world. But the focus was on innovations in agriculture, especially related to drones and the technological solutions of two leading companies, NIK and XAG.

NIK and XAG: Pioneers in Agricultural Innovation

Two companies that play the role of key innovators in agriculture are NIK and XAG. NIK with years of experience in implementing innovative agricultural products, and XAG focuses on autonomous drones and robots.

Drones as a tool for sustainable agriculture

NIK and XAG presented the important role of drones in achieving FAO's objectives. XAG's founder, Justin Gong, was part of the panel discussion on “Digitalization and Automation”, along with other IoT experts.

“Drones are a means of attracting young people to work in the sector,” said Justin Gong, during the discussion. “They are also our key to the future of precision agriculture”

Among the many advantages of drones that have been discussed the greatest contribution to achieving the objectives of FAO have the following:

1. More efficient use of resources:Drones allow a more precise and economical application of valuable resources such as water and fertilizer, with the reduced total amount of solution through a higher concentration of active substance that are applied helping to drastically reduce the use of

2. Increased productivity:Technological solutions help to increase yields and reduce losses in regions with a lower level of technological security, as well as in cases where the use of widespread agricultural machinery is impossible.

3. Sustainability and environmental footprint:The use of drones helps to reduce the impact on the environment through the possibility of targeted spraying — that is, the reduction of spraying in areas that do not need it.

Together on the path of sustainable agriculture

The participation of NICs and XAG in the FAO Conference highlighted the importance of innovation and cooperation in the fight against hunger and sustainable agriculture. With joint efforts and innovation, the NICS and XAG are giving their position to take an important role in building a more sustainable and productive future in agriculture.