Key Takeaways from XAG’s Annual Conference 2024 in Guangzhou

• Innovative Farming Technologies: XAG unveiled its sophisticated agriculture solutions, including the P150/P60 Agricultural Drones and Smart Fertigation System.
• Focus on Sustainable Practices: The conference emphasized addressing modern agricultural challenges through integrated solutions, promoting sustainability and efficiency.
• Global Participation: Over 150 distributors and partners from more than 30 nations gathered to explore advancements and share success stories.
• Industry Recognition: Peng Bin, CEO of XAG, highlighted the need for a system-based approach to overcome significant agricultural hurdles like climate change and food security.

Guangzhou, China: A Hub for Future Farming

On November 20, 2024, XAG held its Annual Conference (XAAC 2024) in Guangzhou, themed “Future Farming Unfolds.” This significant event celebrated XAG’s endeavors in developing a fully integrated agricultural ecosystem. The conference focused on four major agricultural stages: land preparation, sowing, crop management, and harvesting, with a spotlight on XAG’s innovative products for 2025.

The XAAC 2024 held in Guangzhou, China

At the conference, XAG CEO Peng Bin underscored the urgency for a system-based strategy to confront modern challenges faced in agriculture, including rural aging, climate change, and food security. Drone Nerds reports that XAG’s comprehensive smart farming solutions—interfacing autonomous drones, ground robots, fertigation systems, and IoT devices—aim to enhance efficiency and decrease production costs for farmers globally.

A Collaborative Effort

The event attracted a diverse group of over 150 partners and distributors from more than 30 countries and regions. Attendees included representatives from crucial markets who shared their success stories, showcasing the localized impacts of XAG technologies on modern agriculture.

Introducing Game-Changing Technologies

XAG launched its P150 Agricultural Drone, which is said to set a new standard for smart farming. With an impressive payload capacity and unmatched efficiency metrics, Drone Nerds notes that this drone features cutting-edge design and intelligent functionalities accommodating various agricultural tasks from crop protection to field mapping.

XAG P150 Agricultural Drone

The P150 drone promises large-scale operation capabilities, achieving application rates around 30 L/min for spraying and 280 kg/min for granular spreading, according to XAG’s internal metrics. Supported by the SuperX5 Pro Intelligent Control System, the P150 allows for fully autonomous operations with just a few taps on a smartphone via the XAG One App.

Solutions for Every Scale of Farming

For those seeking flexibility, the P60 Agricultural Drone presents an entry-level option, delivering smart functionalities at a more affordable price point. Additionally, XAG introduced the APC2 AutoPilot Console, which promises precision guidance for various agricultural machinery, aiming to bridge the gap for small and medium-scale farmers previously hindered by high costs.

Tractor equipped with XAG APC2 AutoPilot Console

The XAG Smart Fertigation System builds on the advancements brought by drones, focusing on delivering precision irrigation and nutrient distribution via smartphones. This innovation allows farmers to manage all aspects of crop care—from fertilization to irrigation—at their fingertips.

XAG Smart Fertigation System

A Vision for the Future

The XAAC 2024 marked a significant chapter in XAG’s 11-year journey of innovation in agriculture, highlighting its commitment to revolutionizing farms with autonomous, efficient, and sustainable solutions throughout the entire production lifecycle.