Where Automation Is Gaining GroundFor many growers, the automation conversation starts with the tasks that use the most labor or slow production. What ROI Calculations MissReturn on investment (ROI) is often one of the first concerns growers raise when considering automation. “For any kind of automation equipment, you’re always looking at returns that typically exceed two years,” he says. The Hidden Costs in ROI MathWhen evaluating automation, suppliers say growers should look beyond the hours spent on a single task. 3 3 5 Automation That Solves the Real Bottlenecks