I recently had a conversation with Ben Alfi, CEO and founder of Bluewhite, a Robots-as-a-Service company based in Israel. Alfi is passionate about the use of technology in agriculture and believes that autonomy is no longer just a dream, but a reality that is saving time and money while also contributing to people’s health.
Bluewhite currently works with John Deere and New Holland dealers on the West Coast, providing autonomy retrofit kits that are being utilized on over 300,000 acres in California and Washington. Alfi believes that the shift towards autonomous farming is not only beneficial for efficiency and cost savings, but it also has a significant impact on the health and safety of individuals. By removing the need for people to be near tractors running and spreading chemicals, autonomy technology is making a positive difference in the overall well-being of workers in the industry.
Alfi compares this shift to the banning of smoking on airplanes, emphasizing the importance of moving towards a healthier and safer environment in agriculture. He stresses that pushing for rapid transformation within the industry is crucial to promote a healthier and more sustainable way of farming. For more details on our discussion, visit PrecisionFarmingDealer.com.
