An app named Fenghuo Huinong for protecting plant life was launched on Saturday by Beijing Lvfulong Agriculture in northwestern Beijing's Yanqing district.
The name of the app means "beacon fire that benefits agriculture," and it is the first of its kind in Beijing. It uses AI technologies and big data to conduct diagnoses on plants to identify diseases, as well as offer tips on protecting the plants. Fenghuo Huinong can be downloaded to any smart device that runs the Android OS.
Zhang Zhi, another researcher involved in the app's development from Beijing Plant Protection Station, said the app could accurately identify plant diseases, which is important for the users as well as for promoting the app. "We hope this app could serve both farmers and decision-makers in agricultural policy planning," said project leader Zhang Jin, a post-doctoral researcher with the Beijing Lvfulong Agriculture. "It's a response to the nation's campaign for the green and sustainable development of the agricultural sector over the next five years (2021-2025)."
Yao Jinming, an agronomist with the Yanqing Farm of the Beijing Capital Agribusiness & Food Group, hailed the app as a move towards modern and green agriculture. "Easy to use and quite helpful, the app translates technology into concrete methods for us," Yao said. "It will assist with field scouting and help us find solutions and better farming practices quickly and timely." Yao's farm produces corn, grain, and fruits and vegetables for Beijing and nearby regions.
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