Agriculture Automation
Embracing Technology in Farming
A collection of real-farm examples, articles, and resources about automation in agriculture
The goal of Embracing Technology in Farming is to look at how using robotic features and automated machines in agriculture and farm businesses affects 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.
Ag Technology Worksheet
Adopting new technology is a significant investment that can be highly profitable if done well—or costly if not. Understanding the factors that influence the outcome and gathering the right information is crucial. This worksheet helps you assess your awareness and knowledge of the issues affecting successful adoption.
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.
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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 Ask an Agriculture Question form. We’ll connect you with an Extension professional who can provide research-based guidance.