Enhancing working conditions and strengthening the work force through digital and data technologies – the potential of robotics and augmented reality in agriculture
Digital and data technologies can facilitate the work in agriculture, enhance working conditions[[ The enhancement of working conditions is of cross-sectoral relevance. In agriculture, under the CAP post 2022 more attention will be dedicated to working conditions and social
conditionality: CAP payments will be linked to the respect of certain EU labour standards and
beneficiaries will be incentivised to improve working conditions on farms.]] and mitigate the challenge of a lack of work force, by which some branches and regions are affected. They have the potential of making farm-related jobs more attractive, including for younger generations, and to make them safer. Digital and data technologies can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of applications, including for instance through a higher level of precision, and thus increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the sector. Automation is increasingly used in agriculture; frequently, the cost-effectiveness of innovative d