'Shit in, shit out', AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced
10 months ago
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- Australian farms are leading technological changes in agriculture with over US$200 billion invested globally in technologies like pollination robots and AI systems.
- Farmers have a sophisticated understanding of their needs and are wary of tech companies' utopian promises.
- The future of farming includes precision agriculture, smart farming, and agriculture 4.0, with technologies like remote sensing and autonomous vehicles.
- Farmers emphasize the importance of reliable data ('shit in, shit out') and prefer simple, reliable automation ('more automation, less features').
- Australian farmers value labor-saving technologies, such as windmills, wire fences, and sheepdogs, which are simple and reliable.
- The Suzuki Sierra Stockman became iconic on farms due to its adaptability and reliability, showing how farmers repurpose technology.
- Future agricultural technology must be simple, adaptable, and reliable, with AI potentially becoming a key tool if it meets these criteria.