Tian Shouxi, the winner of the National "Champion Rice" in Hsinchu County, pointed to the leaf swatch, and said that the color of the rice leaves must be the same as where his finger pointed to indicate normal.

(Photo by reporter Huang Meizhu)

Tian Shouxi, winner of the National "Champion Rice" in Hsinchu County, cooperated with Tsinghua University's Institute of Electric Power to carry out the "Smart Agriculture Digital Alignment Project" (NSL), using digital technology to monitor and collect climate and environmental data of its rice fields and surrounding areas, as well as the height and color of rice leaves. Based on the growth conditions, coverage rate, and fertilizer status, a big data database will be built back, which can be provided to farmers who are interested in the future for reference, so that they can grow "champion rice" of the same quality as him.

Tian Shouxi said that through big data analysis, he can fertilize in time, prevent rice fever and other pests and diseases in advance, and reduce losses.

(Reporter Huang Meizhu)

National champion rice winner Tan Moraki's leaf swatches (from left to right), altimeter and camera in the rice field.

(Photo by reporter Huang Meizhu)