2.5.1 Enhancing Agricultural Skills through Drone Technology at UniMAP

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) actively supports the development of technical skills in the agricultural sector through innovative training initiatives.

Agricultural Drone Training Programme

• UniMAP provides training in agricultural drone technology for local farmers, focusing on both operation and maintenance of drones.
• This programme equips farmers with the necessary skills to handle drones safely and to perform scheduled maintenance, ensuring drones operate efficiently over time.
• By addressing common challenges in drone usage, this initiative helps farmers improve productivity, monitor crops more effectively, and adopt modern agricultural technologies.

Through this programme, UniMAP contributes to SDG 2.5.1, strengthening the capacity of local farmers, promoting innovation in agriculture, and supporting the adoption of technology-driven sustainable farming practices.

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