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The latest generation of seed-sowing robots

Automation and autonomy are hot topics when it comes to sustainable farming technology, and some equipment manufacturers are at the forefront of developments. The research and advanced engineering department of agricultural engineering manufacturer AGCO/Fendt, for example, has been working on swarm technology and innovative robotics.

According to an article by the manufacturer, manual work that today requires large numbers of labourers toiling on the land will certainly be automated in the future.

“This will eliminate the burden of monotonous work and pave the way for more sustainably

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