Higher productivity, efficiency via drone usage

Global stage: Razalee with Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin (second from left) at the Malaysia International Agricommodity Expo and Summit.

PETALING JAYA: Drone technology company Meraque Services Sdn Bhd is aiming to position itself at the forefront of the burgeoning Malaysian smart-farming industry, which is expected to grow to RM60.4bil by 2023.

Within smart farming, unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, is fast gaining traction as palm oil plantations face key challenges in terms of labour shortages and a dip in production yields. Manual labour