Gone are the days of purely manual farming, as Jiading anchors itself to its tech engine to deliver bountiful harvests, upgraded agricultural products, and a revitalized countryside. From smart weeding robots to aerial drones, a squad of "high-tech experts" is now stationed in the fields, unveiling a fresh approach to agriculture in the district.

Weeding Robot

This "floor-cleaning robot" has crossed over into the paddy fields, transforming into an efficient weeding specialist. Developed specifically for the rice seedling stage, its high-speed rotating brushes on both sides of the machine perform physical weed control without a single drop of herbicide. It comes equipped with a solar-powered "power bank" on top, recharging itself just by soaking up the sun, and has now unlocked new capabilities with Beidou navigation. Farmers can simply outline the work area on a screen, and the robot's route, speed, and direction are all clearly tracked.

Agricultural Drones

Previously, spraying pesticides required carrying a heavy backpack sprayer through the fields, a mud-spattered, laborious task that risked stomping on tender seedlings. Now, a few taps on a smartphone screen sends a drone buzzing to complete precise pesticide application. Not only does it avoid crushing or touching the crops, but it can operate around the clock, making it several times more efficient than traditional methods. This versatile machine is also a "one-for-all" device—simply switch the attachment, and it becomes an aerial fertilizer spreader. With its Beidou navigation and large-capacity design, it handles large-scale farmland operations with ease.

Riding-Type Rice Transplanter

The back-breaking image of farmers bending over to plant rice seedlings one by one is a thing of the past. Today, a riding-type transplanter glides through the paddy field, loaded with vibrant green seedling trays. Its mechanical arms move with precision, leaving behind neat rows of young plants. Compared to manual methods, this machine boosts efficiency by over 30%.

Film-Mulching Rice Transplanter

Another star of the planting season is the film-mulching transplanter. As farmers operate the machine, it simultaneously completes the tasks of hole-punching, film-laying, and transplanting, allowing seedlings to take root through the film's openings. This black "protective suit" is crafted from crop straw. As it naturally degrades, it effectively conserves water, retains fertilizer, regulates temperature, and suppresses weeds, significantly cutting down on herbicide use and paving the way for earlier crop maturation and market entry.

Technological empowerment extends far beyond new machinery—it signals a complete transformation of farming models. What new marvels await Jiading's fields in the future? The answer is taking shape in the fields of hope.