Climate Changed
Farms Could Turn to Robots to Cope With Climate Change
- Industry is ‘fertile ground’ for technology, BMI Research says
- Climate change seen as major disruptor to firms, survey shows
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Agribusiness companies may be on the cusp of a buying spree in technology as climate change emerges as the biggest disrupting element for the business.
Technological improvements from boosting crop yields to data-tracking systems will be required in coming decades as companies adapt to shifts in weather patterns, according to BMI Research. That may increasingly push agribusiness companies, especially grain handlers and input firms, into acquiring agritech startups.