Agriculture is both the site of development of important new technologies and a key area of
application of technologies developed elsewhere. It is little wonder, then, that many thinkers …

The use of qualitative research in dairy science has increased considerably in recent years,
providing the opportunity to inform research and practice. This review aims to enhance the …

Digital technologies are often seen as an opportunity to enable sustainable futures in
agriculture and rural areas. However, this digital transformation process is not inherently …

Robots are heralded as part of a new revolution in agriculture. The agricultural robot's
capacity to reduce working time or improve working conditions is often advanced as a major …

Developed by leading authors in the field, this book offers a cohesive and definitive
theorisation of the concept of the'good farmer', integrating historical analysis, critique of …

Precision farming technologies represent an innovation challenge in terms of their diffusion
into farming practice, and create a new dynamic for research and extension roles. The …

Animal geographies challenge not only the place and placing of the human and the animal
but, critically, the methods we use to engage with both in relation. This second review …

Conclusions. Precision livestock farming can have a positive impact on dairy farmers' work
and can be attractive for young people. However, if the tools are not adapted to farmers' …

Ethical concerns regarding agricultural practices can be found to co-evolve with
technological developments. This paper aims to create an understanding of ethics that is …

This paper draws together animal and mobility studies to develop the concept of animals'
mobilities. It identifies the parallel intellectual interests in these fields that provide the …