If a dog can be man's best friend - what about an AI 'Farm Assistant' ? 

The Artificial Intelligence is being trialed on 20 farms - and organisers say at least half have given their AI names - sometimes after their favourite working dog 

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Regen Farmers Mutual co-operative co-director Andrew Ward - who says it's an expression of how lonely life can be on the farm - and how trusted 'Farm Assistant' can become. 

If a dog can be man's best friend - what about an AI 'Farm Assistant' ?&nbsp;
The Artificial Intelligence is being trialed on 20 farms - and organisers say at least half have given their AI names - sometimes after their favourite working dog&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with Regen Farmers Mutual co-operative co-director Andrew Ward - who says it's an expression of how lonely life can be on the farm - and how trusted 'Farm Assistant' can become.&nbsp;

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