In a move to advance global agriculture, Garuda Aerospace has entered a strategic partnership with CYOL, a Sri Lankan provider of agricultural technology solutions.
This collaboration formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at CYOL’s Colombo office, is set to redefine agriculture across Australia, Africa and Asia by integrating advanced drone technology with cutting-edge agricultural software.
The MOU was signed by CYOL Chairman Chamitha Ranneththi, along with Sanjeewa Dissanayake, Director S Mahendran and Vincent Renold, Directors of Garuda Aerospace Ceylon. The partnership aligns both companies’ goals to expand their agricultural operations and leverage Garuda Aerospace’s newly launched presence in Sri Lanka, solidifying its commitment to the South Asian market.
A Vision for Precision Agriculture
Garuda Aerospace, a drone solution company in sectors like agriculture, surveillance, mapping and defence, aims to combine its aerial technology with CYOL’s powerful agricultural software to offer comprehensive solutions for precision farming. The partnership promises real-time insights, optimised resource management, and enhanced crop monitoring, all key components for modernising farming practices, according to the company’s statement.
"This collaboration with CYOL is a major step forward in our mission to bring advanced agricultural technology to farmers globally," said Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace. "By integrating our drone expertise with CYOL’s software solutions, we aim to empower farmers with the tools needed to enhance productivity and sustainability."
Delivering High-value Agricultural Solutions
The collaboration aims to deliver a complete suite of services that combines drone-based surveillance and crop monitoring with data-driven insights. This platform will enable farmers across Australia, Africa, and Asia to make informed decisions, maximise crop yields, and adopt sustainable practices. CYOL Chairman Chamitha Ranneththi said the potential impact of this collaboration, calling it a "game-changer" for the agricultural industry.
"The partnership with Garuda Aerospace is set to transform how we approach farming, merging our software expertise with their aerial technology to offer farmers high-value solutions that boost productivity and sustainability," said Ranneththi.
Global Impact and Growth
The alliance is expected to drive economic growth in agriculture-dependent regions, with plans to expand further as precision agriculture becomes more critical worldwide. S Mahendran, Director of Garuda Aerospace Ceylon, said, "Integrating drones with smart farming solutions is essential for economic growth in regions where agriculture plays a central role. This partnership is set to deliver the latest innovations directly to the farmers who need them most."
With this collaboration, Garuda Aerospace and CYOL aim to make a lasting impact on global agriculture, empowering farmers with advanced tools and data to thrive in a competitive and evolving landscape.
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