As an example, it cites the Institute of Agricultural Informatization, where the yield of plantations, especially grain crops, is evaluated through the analysis of satellite images obtained from airplanes and drones.

Studies are also carried out there for the detection and elimination of pests and diseases affecting plants and crop growth simulations, in addition to the creation of integrated production systems to establish intelligent farms, among other scientific tasks.

In April last year, the Supreme People’s Assembly made several amendments to the Agriculture Law to increase production and yields in the sector.

The regulations established new guidelines for agricultural management principles, enterprise management, fertilization, self-financing, and penalties for violations in the distribution of agricultural products, among other chapters.

At the center of the tasks is the production of grain, the basis of the country’s diet, but great attention will also be paid to livestock and the harvesting of fruits and vegetables.

The DPRK believes that self-sufficiency and food security are key to sustainable development and the preservation of national sovereignty.

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