How People and Tech Fit Together
By Heather Tunstall, Corporate Content Director, Brand Media & Engagement, Meister Media Worldwide
At the core of what we all do is the workforce that gets it done. Success doesn’t exist without the people who propel it through hours of toil, day in and day out. In the agriculture industry, sustaining an effective labor force has its own unique set of challenges, including a lack of applicants, strenuous working conditions, and competing as an employer in a tight market.
Technology isn’t a silver bullet, but recent advancements certainly have the potential to ease the labor burdens that growers are facing from a number of angles. Aside from the ability to reduce manual human tasks and fill (some) gaps in hiring, technology can create a more efficient, safer working environment for employees. This, in turn, can help with recruiting and retention.
In this report, we dive into the ways that technology is advancing the agriculture industry in regard to its labor challenges.
Specifically, you’ll learn about:
Ag tech tools used for field labor efficiencies
How agriculture companies can position themselves to be an employer of choice in a competitive labor market
How various sections of the supply chain have incorporated AI technologies to help manage their labor challenges
How some companies are fighting against the perception that agriculture isn’t an appealing job
New innovations specifically designed for greenhouse labor savings
A perspective on ag tech in the fruit industry
Thanks to the digital nature of this interactive platform, you can read analysis and information provided by our expert contributors and also hear directly from them through video insights. Not sure where to go from here? We’ve got you covered with a quick guide to help you navigate this digital report. Simply watch the brief "How to Use this Report" video at the beginning of this article.
This report is our fifth in 2023. We also invite you to catch up on our previous Global Insight Series Reports on Soil Health, Biological Crop Protection, Climate Smart Farming; and Water, Technology & Sustainability.
We appreciate your feedback on these reports and your suggestions on future topics you’d like to see covered. We look forward to hearing from you!
