The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged local banana growers to employ unmanned aerial technology or drones to address health concerns and steep disapproval by several members of the Congress.

In an interview, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said that he expects to meet this month with members of the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) to discuss possible application of drone technology in their aerial spraying.

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