Tracking Tech Trends In Farming

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A farming robot designed to seed, weed and feed crops
A farming robot named “Tom” produced by Small Robot Company as part of a field trial to develop new farm technologies, in East Meon, southern England, Friday Nov. 30, 2018. The “agri-tech” startup company is developing lightweight autonomous machines that can carry out precision “seeding, feeding and weeding” in the hope of transforming food production. (Kelvin Chan/ AP Photo)

Farming might be the oldest profession — but it’s also always been at the forefront of innovation. We talk with a reporter and farmer about the ways that tech continues to change the profession, what technologies hold the most promise, and where it’s falling short or causing burdens on farmers.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lauren Stine Guest