Core Insights - The article highlights the advancements in smart agriculture through the use of drones and AI technology in sugarcane farming, particularly in Guangxi, China [4][5][10] Company Overview - The smart sugarcane farm, operated by COFCO Guangxi Yixing Modern Agricultural Technology Development Co., covers over 2,700 acres and utilizes multi-spectral drones for precise fertilization [5][9] - The farm employs a digital management platform that monitors 28 indicators related to soil moisture, crop growth, and pest conditions, allowing for real-time adjustments in water and fertilizer supply [6][9] Technological Innovations - The use of multi-spectral drones has improved land utilization to 95% and reduced water and fertilizer usage by 15% to 25% compared to traditional farming methods [7][9] - The farm is currently in the modeling phase for a fully automated water and fertilizer integration system, aiming to expand operations to 8,000 acres once successful [8] Industry Impact - The smart farm is expected to increase revenue by over 20 million yuan within three years and aims to expand its influence to 50,000 acres [9] - Guangxi is recognized as a major sugar-producing region, with the sugarcane planting area projected to reach 11.35 million acres in the 2024/25 season, marking an increase of 110,000 acres year-on-year [9]

图为管理员陈灏宇在培养室观察蔗苗生长情况。 本报记者 张云河摄 广西崇左市新和镇新村村那糯屯，蔗田里一"瘦"一"胖"两株甘蔗前，站着俩人，一愁一喜。 瞅了半天，村民马立彪终于认输："你这苗确实更壮。" 王伦旺掰着手指，给自留种亮出4张"红牌"——种苗质量差、繁育速度慢、繁种用地多、种茎用量大。 "脱毒后的甘蔗良种得到提纯复壮，工厂化繁殖速度更快，效率更高。"王伦旺说。 新和镇的广西甘蔗脱毒种苗研发中心，脱毒苗培养基自动生产线前，管理员陈灏宇正在仔细检查。"我 们这是崇左的独一份！"年轻人言语间带着骄傲。 在一间培养室里，53个培养架，小罐子排得满满当当，有5万多瓶。罐子里，嫩绿的甘蔗苗静静地吸收 着营养。透过培养瓶，可以清晰地观察到每株幼苗的生长状态。研发中心落地刚半年，已有年产5000万 株的培苗能力。 脱毒种苗有何优势？广西农科院甘蔗研究所所长吴建明说："与自留种比，用种更少，以前每亩用种七 八千芽，现在约5000芽；用地更少，省一半；速度更快，6至8个月可培育出生产所需要的量……" 甘蔗育种育苗的道路上，新技术方兴未艾。从事甘蔗育种育苗38年，王伦旺特别有感触。最新应用的技 术成果是"抠芽育苗"方法。传 ...

Group 1 - Brazil's sugarcane production for the 2024-2025 cycle is projected at 676.96 million tons, a decrease of 5.1% from the record high of the previous cycle, but still the second-largest production in history [1] - Adverse weather conditions, including low rainfall and high temperatures, have negatively impacted sugarcane yields, with an average yield of 77,223 kg per hectare [1] - The southeastern region of Brazil is expected to produce 439.6 million tons of sugarcane, down 6.3% from the previous cycle, despite a 7.5% increase in planting area to 5.48 million hectares, with an average yield of 80,181 kg per hectare [1] Group 2 - The northern region of Brazil is expected to produce 4 million tons of sugarcane, with planting area and production increasing by 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively [2] - The southern region is experiencing a decline in both planting area and production, with an expected output of 33.6 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 13.2% [3] - The central-western region remains stable with an expected production of approximately 145.3 million tons, showing a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the previous record [3] Group 3 - The northeastern region's total production is still being confirmed, but if estimates hold, it will reach 54.4 million tons, a decrease of 3.7% from the previous year [3] - Brazil is expected to maintain its position as the world's largest sugar supplier, with sugar production projected to decline by 3.4% to 44.1 million tons [3] - Sugar exports are expected to stabilize at 35.1 million tons, but due to falling international prices, sales revenue is projected to decrease by 8.2% to $16.7 billion [3] Group 4 - Despite a 1.1% decrease in sugarcane crushing, ethanol production is expected to grow by 4.4% to 37.2 billion liters, with sugarcane contributing 29.35 billion liters [3] - Ethanol production growth is driven by corn ethanol, which is projected to reach 7.84 billion liters, a year-on-year increase of 32.4% [3] - Ethanol exports are expected to reach 1.75 billion liters, a year-on-year decrease of 31% [3]