How AI can transform farm safety, efficiency

Jamie Henneman
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop in its abilities and applications, some university researchers see the application as the way that farming will become safer and more efficient in the future.

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