Diageo is using drones to improve farming efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in its tequila farming operations in Jalisco, Mexico.

 

Diageo is using drones to improve farming efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in its tequila farming operations in Jalisco, Mexico.  

 The beverage giant is extending its use of drones after a successful pilot to collect data on agave plants for better farming decisions, reduced resource use, and decreased carbon emissions.

  • The drones can identify the agave plants that need attention and dispense the required amount of a unique water fertilizer mix, reducing the use of resources and vehicles.
  • The data collection has helped agave planters to make better decisions on resource use and the best time of day to water the plants, leading to a 2/3 reduction in water use.
  • Using drones has also resulted in fewer tractors needing to be driven across the farmland, reducing carbon emissions.
  • Diageo’s efficiency and precision agriculture efforts contribute to its 2030 ESG action plan, which includes reducing water use in water-stressed areas. 
  • The initiative brings additional capabilities for Diageo's team, new opportunities for the local community, and contributes to a more sustainable world.

  • Diageo's tequila business grew 28% in the half-year results released in January, thanks in part to the efficiency and precision agriculture efforts from using drones.



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