Central Queensland-based agricultural technology pioneer, SwarmFarm Robotics, is preparing to start commercial production of its “SwarmBot” mini driverless tractors. Job automation is fast becoming a reality across the economy of developed nations, and rural Australia is no exception. But job loss forecasts may not be as dire as previously predicted.
That’s according to the Job Vulnerability in Australia report, released today by the Regional Australia Institute.
“Our latest research shows that 22pc of jobs nationally are highly vulnerable to automation, which is considerably less than previous forecasts of 44pc,” RAI chief executive Jack Archer said.Automation can include everything from new software […]
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