Drones Transform Rice Farming in Southern Belize, But Cut Need for Workers

Technology is transforming rice production in southern Belize, but the progress comes with a difficult trade-off. Farmers in Big Falls Village are now using drones to fertilize their fields, reducing costs and improving efficiency while also decreasing the need for field workers. Zayna Augustine examines the benefits and challenges of this changing approach to agriculture.

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