Agricultural robotics: part of the new deal? FIRA 2020 conclusions

Lenain, Roland; Peyrache, Julie; Savary, A.; Séverac, Gaëtan

doi:10.35690/978-2-7592-3382-3

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“…The robotic feeding implementation in livestock farming is quite a recent innovation. As per Lenain et al [72], in 2020, the automatic feed-pushing technology in dairy farms was at the stage of early commercial sales. Historically, despite the need for digitalization, agriculture has been slow to react to this; such difficulty in applying innovative technologies (such as those of precision agriculture) relates to the complex decision-making problems farming operators must face, which are ascribable to the multifaceted activity of farming and to the institutional setup farmers operate in [73].…”

Section: What Farmers Perceive About Afssmentioning

confidence: 96%

Increased Cattle Feeding Precision from Automatic Feeding Systems: Considerations on Technology Spread and Farm Level Perceived Advantages in Italy

Romano,

Brambilla,

Cutini

et al. 2023

Animals

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Automation reduces the impact of farming on climate change and helps farmers adapt to its financial impact. Automatic feeding systems (AFSs) increase the ruminant’s feeding precision and ease operators’ workload. Such systems exist on a spectrum, requiring varied levels of operator support and installation complexity. A recent survey on farmers pointed out that those already running an AFS and those willing to buy one appreciate its ease of use, the resulting animal welfare, and the resulting overall benefits (increased production, farm profitability, and reduced feed waste). Whether technologically complex or not, studies have confirmed the benefits that farmers perceive to be underlying the remarkable reduction in the environmental impact of feeding operations (AFSs are electrically powered), the increase in animal welfare resulting from reduced conflicts around accessing the feed bunk, and the constant availability of fresh feed. However, their introduction should follow accurate and holistic structural and economic planning for existing and newly built facilities. The availability of public subsidies plays an essential role in pushing farmers to adopt the most modern digital technologies, whose benefits may even increase when farmers couple them with interconnected sensors to monitor animals’ physiological states.

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Section: What Farmers Perceive About Afssmentioning

confidence: 96%

Increased Cattle Feeding Precision from Automatic Feeding Systems: Considerations on Technology Spread and Farm Level Perceived Advantages in Italy

Romano,

Brambilla,

Cutini

et al. 2023

Animals

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“…Here, robots serve as a potent solution. With the ability to work tirelessly, agricultural robots can perform tasks such as seeding, harvesting, weeding, and crop monitoring, freeing up human labor for other essential tasks and reducing the physical burden on farmers [33]. Robots' capability to operate 24/7 also enhances productivity by enabling farming operations even during off-hours.…”

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Unlocking Productivity Potential: The Promising Role of Agricultural Robots in Enhancing Farming Efficiency

Kumar

Jayaraj

Kumar³

et al. 2023

IJPSS

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Integration of advanced robotics in agriculture can exponentially boost productivity, alleviate labor shortages, reduce the environmental footprint, and increase the overall profitability of farming. Agricultural robots, often controlled by sophisticated algorithms and AI, offer precision farming capabilities that can enhance yield and quality, while minimizing waste and harmful impacts on the environment. They carry out numerous tasks such as sowing, watering, harvesting, and pest control, more efficiently than traditional methods. The usage of robotic systems enables 24/7 farming operations, overcoming the challenges posed by traditional human labor like working hours and physical exhaustion. The review also explores how this technology can help cater to the rising global food demand in a sustainable way, making it a promising solution to achieving food security in the face of increasing population pressures and climate change impacts. Despite the significant capital investment required for adopting these technologies, the potential long-term benefits, such as reduced operational costs and enhanced farm outputs, underscore their vital role in the future of farming and food production. Concluding that the integration of robotics in agriculture could bring about a revolution in farming practices, ushering in a future of enhanced productivity and sustainability in the sector.

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