Show Notes
David Allen is Transformation Manager – Viticulture for Pernod Ricard Winemakers in New Zealand. He spoke to Drew about new technology adoption and automation in vineyards and where this might lead viticulture in the future.
EPISODE LINKS
News article about self-driving tractors
Article about autonomous vineyard vehicles developed in New Zealand
Mission possible: Driving autonomous technology in New Zealand vineyards
Oxin website (autonomous vineyard tractor producer in New Zealand)
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