Farmers must start asking questions about reliance on new technology

Farmers are being encouraged to become more and more reliant on technologies of control such as big data, AI and biotech. But is this really a good idea? Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City, University of London, explores.

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Farmers must start asking questions about reliance on new technology

Farmers are being encouraged to become more and more reliant on technologies of control such as big data, AI and biotech. But is this really a good idea? Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City, University...

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