Agriculture in the future will see increasing use of scientifically precise farming techniques, where automated ‘agro-bots’ monitor, treat and work the land, using advanced technology designed to help maximize yields and minimize disease. With its experience in automation and agricultural mechanization, Yanmar is making steps into advanced field robotics research.

A U.S. trial showed increased soybean yields by 2.6% compared to non-treated adjacent strips and yield results of 1.5 bushels per acre.