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A modular agricultural robot from Bosch startup Deepfield Robotics deals with weeds the old fashioned way: violently 
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This is as autonomous as farming gets, without any humans having to get themselves dirty, or even go outside
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT This looks like a proof of concept but it shows that autonomous machines should become a reality in the agriculture business sooner than we may think. Advances in self-driving technology, AI, networking, mobile devices, etc. have contributed to make this possible. Other more specialized applications such as weed removal have also been introduced: https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/bosch-deepfield-robotics-weed-control
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As data analytics company, Gamaya uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to translate hyperspectral imagery data captured by our unique patented hyperspectral camera into issue maps.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Applying technology to the agriculture field has become huge business because it may have a profound impact on cost reduction, environmental protection and improve yields. This is one example of such tech.
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Rising demand for bigger yields and higher environmental protection has put pressure on the agricultural sector to “produce more with less”. Smart farming or “farming 4.0.” could hold the key. In Europe, Precision Agriculture (PA) and the integration of digital technology are set to become the most influential trends in the sector, as a growing number of farmers start to adopt digital technologies to run their businesses. According to the machinery industry in Europe, 70 to 80% of new farm equipment sold now has some form of PA component technology inside. There are 4,500 manufacturers, producing 450 different machine types with an annual turnover of €26 billion. The sector also employs 135,000 people.
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I don't write about agriculture very often although it is very close to my heart as I was a gentlemen farmer in my teenage years.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Agriculture accounts for only 2% of workforce but 100% of the planet depends on it for its survival. Disrupting agriculture with digital technology may have the impact that genetic manipulations and fertilizers, with much less side effects. Moreover, digital agriculture transforms the lives of farmers themselves, turning them more into information workers surrounded by big data and robots than manure shovels and sunburns. And that is a good thing.
Jerome TOUVERON's curator insight,
March 22, 2017 8:53 AM
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
Agriculture accounts for only 2% of workforce but 100% of the planet depends on it for its survival. Disrupting agriculture with digital technology may have the impact that genetic manipulations and fertilizers, with much less side effects. Moreover, digital agriculture transforms the lives of farmers themselves, turning them more into information workers surrounded by big data and robots than manure shovels and sunburns. And that is a good thing.
Jerome TOUVERON's curator insight,
April 1, 2017 5:11 PM
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Agriculture accounts for only 2% of workforce but 100% of the planet depends on it for its survival. Disrupting agriculture with digital technology may have the impact that genetic manipulations and fertilizers, with much less side effects. Moreover, digital agriculture transforms the lives of farmers themselves, turning them more into information workers surrounded by big data and robots than manure shovels and sunburns. And that is a good thing.
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The three initiatives, led by the National Farmers' Federation (NFF), will see the establishment of an online platform to be used by farmers; the formation of an agricultural startup incubator named Sprout; and the founding of the Digital Agriculture Service (DAS). Via TechinBiz
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A paper on Australian initiatives to provide farmers and other agriculture workers with telecommunications and other digital tools to support their transformation.
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As the global population increases, weather volatility grows, and fuel prices surge, there will be more incentives to use data and analytics on the farm to increase yields and minimize risks.
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great insight that shows how much digital permeates every field (pun intended ;-)
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
This looks like a proof of concept but it shows that autonomous machines should become a reality in the agriculture business sooner than we may think. Advances in self-driving technology, AI, networking, mobile devices, etc. have contributed to make this possible.
Other more generic applications such as harvesting barley also been introduced: http://fmcs.digital/blog/autonomous-robots-plant-tend-and-harvest-entire-crop-of-barley/