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Is AI about to transform food production?

Farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence-powered machines to boost business.

We go right to the cutting edge of food production and glimpse into the future of farming.

Farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence-powered machines to try to maximise their crops and reduce their spiralling costs.

We speak to farmers, those behind the AI systems, and hear concerns about the growing use of automation in agriculture.

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Presented and produced by Rob Young

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(Picture: Farmer inspects humidity of sunflower crops with AI driven software on laptop at dusk. Credit: Getty Images)

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