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

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Agricultural robots present an opportunity to strengthen agrifood systems by addressing labour shortages and reducing CO2 emissions. This study proposes a method to investigate the potential use of an agricultural robot (AGR) based on a case study on a typical high-tech Dutch farm that implements both an AGR and a conventional tractor (TRC) on a single farm of 200 ha in the region of Oldambt. Five crops were chosen. Price of labor and fuel as well as time needed for remote supervision of AGR were found to be critical factors determining the benefit and use of the AGR.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPrecision agriculture ’23 : Papers presented at the 14th European Conference on Precision Agriculture
EditorsJohn V. Stafford
Number of pages8
PublisherWageningen Academic Publishers
Publication date2023
Pages789-796
Article number99
ISBN (Print)978-90-8686-393-8
ISBN (Electronic)978-90-8686-947-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event European Conference on Precision Agriculture - Bologna, Italy
Duration: 2 Jul 20236 Jul 2023
Conference number: 14

Conference

Conference European Conference on Precision Agriculture
Nummer14
LandItaly
ByBologna
Periode02/07/202306/07/2023

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