Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
With the increasing commercial availability of agbots and the widely predicted benefits, Ag Econ compared an agbot spray system to conventional tractor with boom and self-propelled sprayers. The analysis showed that switching to agbot spraying can be economically beneficial for both scenarios, with an internal rate of return of between 13% to 16%. Ag Econ principal economist George Revell discusses the economics of investing in agbot spraying systems compared to conventional systems, revealing where the potential benefits occur, and explaining some of the factors to consider when deciding if agbots are a viable alternative in your situation.
With the increasing commercial availability of agbots and the widely predicted benefits, Ag Econ compared an agbot spray system to conventional tractor with boom and self-propelled sprayers. The analysis showed that switching to agbot spraying can be economically beneficial for both scenarios, with an internal rate of return of between 13% to 16%. Ag Econ principal economist George Revell discusses the economics of investing in agbot spraying systems compared to conventional systems, revealing where the potential benefits occur, and explaining some of the factors to consider when deciding if agbots are a viable alternative in your situation.
