The speed of replacement of fossil fuels on farms and in rural communities will be greatly enhanced by more on- farm working demonstration sites often managed by ‘early adopters’ of new and emerging technologies. These are essential to showcase the credentials of electric, gas and hybrid zero-carbon ICE power trains, plus autonomous vehicles using robotic technology.
Government support for such demonstration sites, as well as increased investment in robotics, artificial intelligence and rural broadband should prove beneficial, leading to faster GHG emission reduction and more sustainably sourced food production systems.