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.

Visitors to the recent agBot Challenge held in Rockville, Ind., got a rare peek into the future of agriculture and came away with a better understanding of the challenges facing growers today.