Close encounter with Robot farming

Photo: The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi being briefed about  the Agro Robot which was developed  at the Queensland University of Technology, in Brisbane, Australia on November 14, 2014. The Agro Robot is a lightweight machine that performs the functions of a large tractor, including weeding. Here is seen signing on the robot in the second picture .

The PM was invited  to write a message on the agricultural robot, and he wrote in Hindi "research is the mother of development", according to a tweet by the ministry of external affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin. A translation of the entire message:   "Research is key to development. There is ongoing relationship between development journey of humankind and research. Increasing dominance of science and technology in the field of agriculture will surely prove to be beneficial to farmers and to the field of agriculture as a whole. It is an important endeavour for the welfare of mankind. Best wishes for your effort."   November 16 2014