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Íæż½ã½ã wanted to train 'Slug Sleuth' robots

Growers urged to join scheme which will see AI bots fight off pests

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Defra is looking for farmers to join a new AI trial to curb slug damage
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Defra is looking for farmers to join a new AI trial to curb slug damage

Íæż½ã½ã are being called on to help train robots to spot slugs in a bid to reduce crop damage. The Government-backed trial will equip farmers, with ‘Slug Sleuths' - special rigs designed to improve...

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