#Robotics

The ability of Artificial Intelligence to be developed and used at scale is changing the way problems are solved – from global food shortages to weed identification. The Queensland AI Hub is encouraging a national focus to push AI’s potential by supporting local AI developers – to reduce risk across the supply chain and take control of Australia’s assets, from natural resources to power.

A world-first autonomous robotic asparagus harvester – developed in partnership with Robotics Plus, the University of Waikato researchers and the New Zealand Asparagus Council – is geared to unlock high-value export market opportunities for Kiwi growers.

California’s fruit and veg sector, renowned as the ‘salad bowl of the world’, offers agritech startups a sweet landing spot into the US market, with robotics and automation technology adopted at scale.

A new realm of automation and robotic technologies is upon us, where food is fast-tracked from harvest to supermarket with precision and care. Here we take a look at what’s in store for the agrifood sector.

The face of farming is changing – and faster than we think!

Steven has 35 years experience in the horticultural and food sector and is the founder, owner and Managing Director of the Plus Group of companies.