For years farmers, entrepreneurs and investors have discussed and debated the future of the farm, and in particular, the role robotics and automation can and will play in today’s farm and that of the future. However, today, lack of affordable and available... Read more
Profitability is a frequent topic of conversation and a frequent challenge for farmers and growers, influenced by numerousfactors. Some of these factors, climate / weather, trade policy, and government subsidies are outside the immediate control of farmers &... Read more
Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from specialty growers to food processors. With the number of new farm workers dropping 75% from... Read more
Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from specialty growers to food processors. With the number of new farm workers dropping 75% from... Read more
With a shrinking labor pool and an aging farmer population, the agricultural workforce is under pressure. Skyrocketing farm wages and low commodity prices further squeeze farm owners. Enter automation. In recent years, major agricultural producers and farm... Read more