Optimal use of agricultural robot in arable crop rotation : A case study from the Netherlands

Acute shortages and rising costs of labour in the food and farming sector across Europe exhibit the fragility of agrifood systems. Agricultural robots present an opportunity to strengthen agrifood systems by addressing labour shortages and reduce CO2 emissions. This study proposes a method to investigate the potential use of an autonomous robotic system based on a case study on a typical high-tech Dutch farm that implements both an agricultural robot (AGR) and a conventional tractor (TRC) on a farm of 200 hectares in the region of Oldambt. To demonstrate the optimal use of an AGR, five farming... Mehr ...