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More American farms are turning to automation as labor shortages get worse

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As labor shortages worsen, more American farmers are investing in automation technologies such as AI-powered systems and driverless tractors to boost efficiency and address climate challenges. The shift is driven by the need to reduce operational costs and reliance on human labor, particularly for grueling tasks. While some farmers welcome these changes, others express concern over job losses and the limitations of technology in replicating the skills of farmworkers.

A growing number of companies are bringing automation to agriculture. It could ease the sector’s deepening labor shortage
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