The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 – In Brief: Leveraging Automation in Agriculture for Transforming Agrifood Systems

By:
FAO
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Factsheets
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This report summary outlines how automation can transform agriculture by increasing productivity, resilience, and sustainability. It discusses the evolution from mechanization to robotics and digital technologies, noting risks such as job displacement, inequality, and ecological harm if automation is not contextually appropriate. Policy recommendations focus on inclusive, tailored technology adoption, investment in digital infrastructure, and skill-building for smallholders, women, and youth.