University of Arizona testing out cutting-edge farming technology

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With dry conditions and little water, Arizona can be a tough place for farmers. But the University of Arizona is testing out cutting-edge farming technology that can keep the state’s agricultural industry growing.

“There’s a lot of sophistication in agriculture that is oftentimes overlooked,” said University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center director Malcolm Green.

Green says self-driving automated tractor technology has been utilized for years. But now, they’re trying to take it a step further, automating complex crop-monitoring features.

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