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"Wow thanks for pointing out those video. Some really cool technology these days. I…"

Iain Robson replied Jan 31, 2013 to Seeders

5 Jan 31, 2013
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"Thanks for replying.  Yeah there does seem to be a lot of seeding technology out th…"

Iain Robson replied Jan 13, 2013 to Seeders

5 Jan 31, 2013
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"Thanks Joe.  That is a cool picture that you linked there. "

Iain Robson replied Dec 31, 2012 to Harrows

4 Dec 31, 2012
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"Wow thanks Peasean62. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I am not f…"

Iain Robson replied Dec 26, 2012 to Harrows

4 Dec 31, 2012
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"Thanks very much Paul. That Trimble display seems pretty solid. "

Iain Robson replied Dec 20, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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"That isn't too bad. So it would be just a display but not a gps eh. Do you have a l…"

Iain Robson replied Dec 20, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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"And that 2000 could be put on any tractor, or would it have to be on certain types t…"

Iain Robson replied Dec 20, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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"What type of initial investment are we talking for a small farm? "

Iain Robson replied Dec 19, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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"My only problem with that type of technology is how do the small farms afford it. Th…"

Iain Robson replied Dec 19, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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"Thanks Joe,  That is a great idea. I will have to set up a time to go check out som…"

Iain Robson replied Dec 19, 2012 to Future of Farming: Robot Farmers? What do you think of this concept video?

15 Dec 20, 2012
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