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I am working on a project that is basically a 100+ acre farm that is collectively owned and will be mostly(eventually fully) automated. It is the kind of farm
by jelliclesfarm 4y ago
I am working on a project that is basically a 100+ acre farm that is collectively owned and will be mostly(eventually fully) automated.
It is the kind of farm that appeals for those who don’t want to wrestle with tractors, are nature lovers, not tech phobic and are ok with farming co-operatively.
Initial stages..so any input on what SWE/farmers really expect would be much appreciated. It would help me figure out what my future tech farmers would want and what they can tolerate.
The main focus is on automating enough so one person is able to handle 1-5 acres(0.5-2 hectares approx) without additional labour. And building a community so there is tool sharing and collectively sell as a co-op.
I have taken in inputs from mostly Americans. I don’t know if something like this will work elsewhere in the world. It’s certainly challenging in the USA…not least because of zoning and certain other issues. Especially in California.
- LunaSea 4y agoMost (even large scale) farms aren't automated due to the difficulty in doing so and doing it for a reasonable price as well. I would probably look at different ways to design the various gardens and fields in a smart way so as to limit work rather than automate it.