THE MALLEE’S FARMING NEWSPAPER JULY 2026 Mallee Machinery Field Days Feature Inside
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ROBOTS IN THE ROW Through his hobby-turned-business, Merbein Robotics, dried fruit producer Stephen Bennett is developing practical AI-powered solutions designed specifically for local farming conditions. Within five years, Stephen expects AI and automation will have a major impact on how regional farms operate. STORY - PAGES 2 & 3
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