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Smart Farming

Automation is changing modern agriculture at great speed. On many farms, machines are now able to carry (0) OUT tasks that once required long hours of human labour. From driverless tractors to robots that pick fruit, technology is helping farmers work more efficiently and reduce waste. Supporters argue that automation can (1) .......... up production while also improving accuracy. Sensors in the soil, for example, can (2) .......... farmers to changes in moisture levels, allowing them to use water more carefully. In addition, machines can work day and night without getting tired, which may lead (3) .......... lower costs in the long term. However, not everyone is equally enthusiastic. Some people worry that farm workers may be put (4) .......... of a job as more tasks become automated. Others point (5) .......... that smaller farms may struggle to afford expensive equipment. There is also concern that farmers could become too dependent (6) .......... technology and face serious problems if systems fail. Even so, many experts believe automation is here to stay. The real challenge is to make sure its benefits are shared widely and that traditional skills are not completely (7) .......... aside. If used wisely, automation could play a major (8) .......... in feeding a growing global population.