Harper Adams University's Hands Free Farm robots scale up despite floods and lockdown

Despite challenges brought on by Covid-19, Harper Adams University continues to make strides with its Hands Free Farm project. Jane Carley catches up with its progress.

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Harper Adams University's Hands Free Farm robots scale up despite floods and lockdown

Despite challenges brought on by Covid-19, Harper Adams University continues to make strides with its Hands Free Farm project. Jane Carley catches up with its progress. Building on the achievements...

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