Labour shortages boost agritech market

Labour and food shortages driven by the Covid-19 pandemic have escalated the move to high-tech farm equipment with the market expected to double over the next five years.

Alex Black
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Labour shortages boost agritech market

Labour and food shortages driven by the Covid-19 pandemic have escalated the move to high-tech farm equipment with the market expected to double over the next five years. Dutch bank ABN Amro estimated...

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