Agriculture Automation & Technology
Embracing Technology in Farming
A collection of real-farm examples, articles, and resources about automation in agriculture
Farm Tech Ready
Are you ready to adopt a new technology?
Agricultural technology is a significant investment that can be highly profitable if done well—or costly if not. This simple assessment takes less than 10 minutes to complete and will provide you the right resources you help you take the next step.
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Embracing Technology in Farming
How does the use of robotic features and automated machinery in agriculture affect Wisconsin farmers?
UW-Madison Extension is exploring happens when these technologies are implemented and providing tools and resources to help farmers make smart business and automation choices to enhance their ag or farm operations.
Whether you’re a farmer considering automation or just curious about investing in new farm technologies, this article on preparing for new technologies is a great place to begin.
Dairy Farmer Stories
Explore examples of farmers who have installed robotic milking units on their farms, including their reasons, results, lessons learned, and advice for others thinking of making the change.
Emerging Technologies and Facilities for Dairy Operations
Emerging technologies and facilities provide animal comfort and express the genetic potential of the herd to produce milk at a profit. The range of project investments is large. One farm may need to remodel a building for calves while another farm needs a new barn and parlor. Explore Extension’s dairy resources to thoughtfully upgrade your operation.
Featured Articles
Need guidance?
Not every emerging tech or automation question has a simple answer. If you need help applying this information to your own situation, submit your question through our online contact form. We’ll connect you with an Extension professional who can provide research-based guidance.