Skills deficit holds backs AI opportunities

Availability of human resources might be the biggest factor in holding back the uptake of technology

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Skills deficit holds backs AI opportunities

More must be done to support the increased use of on-farm automation and technology, an overwhelming 83% of agricultural professionals said in a survey carried out by the Institute of Agricultural Management....

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