California's Approach to Agricultural Autonomy
Making autonomy a reality for growers requires a partnership between technology innovators, equipment manufacturers, growers, and regulators, according to Tim Bucher, cofounder and CEO of Agtonomy.
Few industries balance tradition and transformation like farming, but rising labor challenges, tight margins, and sustainability pressures make it urgent to provide modern tools, such as autonomous tractors, to more growers.
The potential of autonomy in agriculture is clear.
The path to legal operation, especially in California, where agriculture and labor safety regulations are among the most comprehensive in the world, is less obvious for many.
Author's summary: California may set global standards.