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Miniature robots could cut pesticide use on farms in future

16 November 2017

from www.farmingportal.co.za "Farmer John Says"

Miniature robot farmers may be the answer to concerns over chemical use on farms and cutting down on food waste, as well as easing labour shortages, academic farming experts have said...

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