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Low-cost robots which can harvest and package strawberries in a matter of seconds have been trialled in Essex as part of ambitious plans to tackle a labour shortage in the industry.

Lely has introduced a sand flushing system to its robotic manure collectors to make it easier for dairy farmers who bed on sand

A mix of Holstein, British Friesian and Viking Red breeds has proved beneficial for the Blamire family who farm near Carlisle

The extension will mean 43,000 visas will be available to the horticulture sector in 2025, with another 2,000 visas for poultry

Despite the increasing prominence of automated milking systems on dairy farms in the UK, some dairy farmers are opposed to housing cows all-year-round

Defra-backed scheme will help farmers better understand the impact of their farming system

Steven Muncaster and Stephen Clancy from Kroll have been appointed as joint liquidators of Small Robot Company Limited

Combining forage expertise with automation has proved the key for a new dairy unit in Northamptonshire

Growers urged to join scheme which will see AI bots fight off pests

Installing an automated slurry robot has helped one Welsh dairy save labour and improve cow foot health