The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang, says Malaysian farms looks at advancing productivity through the adoption of remote-controlled sensors, drones, and robots to monitor, water, and fertilize crops as the nation works to increase food security.
“Farms can use IoT to control everything from the soil pH to temperature and humidity. They can even do long-distance farming. Say when you’re in the house, you can see all the readings on your phone, so you can control it,” he said.
According to him, drones and robots can automate farming tasks more intelligently and sustainably, increasing crop and livestock yields while using less water, energy, and labor.
“I think that is the way forward, especially when we are talking about food security. When you say food security, it is not only the food supply, but at the same time also the quality of food; whether or not it is safe to be eaten,” added Mr Chang.
Mohamad Sabu, the Minister for Agriculture and Food security, said the government has designated 400 ha of land for this use and will encourage more young people to enter farming or pursue degrees in smart agriculture and research and development.
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