The Annual Farm Progress Show 2016, held in Lowa, marks the genesis of a New Agricultural Revolution. What seemed to shock and surprise the spectators were self-driving tractors; that could move back and forth all by themselves. The tractors require no human existence and are self-sufficient.
It’s time for a new agricultural revolution. The case IH autonomous concept vehicle needs no human to own the driving seat. Besides that, it can go back and forth on its own. The paths for farming, harvesting, or any other job are preset and users can control even from a remote are via their tablet. Besides that, the vehicle is equipped with automatic sensors for navigation and obstacle evasion. Moreover, it can work anytime the user wants it to. It is extremely efficient and a good investment for farmers to boost productivity.
Automated Devices Behind New Agricultural Revolution
Although, automation is not new in the agriculture field. Several devices are equipped in tractors and other farming vehicles to trigger farm productivity. In fact, robots are already working in the farms at several places. They are yielding milk, spraying seeds and what not. Ariel drones are helpful in spraying the crops. The best part is that these automated devices are working more quickly than human labor. Furthermore, it is also very easy to guide these robots using satellites and GPS.
However, there’s a lot of speculation going around the new agricultural revolution. With the increase in automated techniques, there are concerns regarding eradication of human labor? These techniques are undoubtedly efficient, but what about farm labors? What about their employment? The percentage of farm workforce in the US has declined with a sharp rate. However, labor shortage is one issue these developed nations are facing. Countries like Japan and the US are increasing automated workforce as a result of immigration crackdowns.
