Agri tech economics

[heritagefarmer]

Have been at an Agri tech economics workshop today, with a student hat on. Not many (if any) actual uk farmers in the room, nor policy makers or those in charge of regional government Agri tech funding (from what I could see).

I’m guessing this could partly be down to lack of advertising to the ‘general farmer’. Would you have come along if you had seen it advertised though? Or, is it something you would be generally interested in hearing the general results from?

There were some equations that went way over my head, but I consider it a privilege to be able to access the research into the financial impacts at all levels around the developing tech of 5, 10 or 15 years time. Some of which was presented today and perfectly understandable to an ag student. The discussion in the room was interesting, but I dare say it would be more interesting and potentially productive, for all parties, if there were a few more farmers taking part!

 

[Tarw Coch]

I certainly wouldn’t have been there had I known, my opinion for what it’s worth, I’d rather make a living without spending money on expensive gimmicks, I realise not everyone will think like that but I’m a believer in there’s more than one way to skin a cat, technology ain’t for everyone.

 

[heritagefarmer]

Certainly not for everyone, and not necessarily cost effective according to the reports coming out, would most likely find papers presented to back up your thoughts.

Interesting to note the investment in variable rate seems to be showing negligible return.