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Sights, Sounds & Takeaways from FIRA USA 2022

FIRA USA 2022, the California agricultural robotics and technology forum, took over downtown Fresno this week. Industry leaders from all over the globe shared their vision for the future of autonomous farming, and over 45 exhibitors packed the Fresno Convention Center to showcase their newest robots. Here are some of our top moments.

GUSS Takes Center Stage

As soon as you walk into the exhibit hall the first thing that catches your eye is GUSS (and mini GUSS), the autonomous sprayer. Unlike several other robots on display, GUSS has already been on the market for a couple years. We caught up with Grower Success Manager Ben Villines for a look at where GUSS is headed next. 

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Farmer-First Focus: Rob Buckle

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On this episode of Farmer -First Focus, we visit Rob Buckle on the Buckle family farm in Sunk Island. Established in the early 1960s, this 4,550-acre operation spans a large area just outside Yorkshire, U.K. and supports other farms through its feed production. Rob shares how the biggest challenges in farming often lie beyond a farmer’s control and why adaptability and flexibility are key to navigating changes in legislation and technology.