Economics

In the News

Watch out! Robo-Farmers are Coming!

23rd April 2018

Automation is coming, and this BBC video and supporting article investigates the extent to which they can even be applied to agriculture. In this case, an asparagus-picking robot has been developed which can, apparently, do the work of 70 workers

The Netherlands is leading the way with some amazing #robotic innovations within #agriculture. Great article from @jencopestake of @BBCClick. @_Florensis @CeresconTherese #4IR #sensors #Industry40 #futureofwork https://t.co/gBxJIJu2b2
— Fourth Industrial Revolution (@4th_Ind_Rev) April 21, 2018

Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.