Regulation and standards for Autonomous Agricultural Vehicles in UK agriculture sector

HSE has undertaken research to identify ways to help ensure the safe implementation of new and emerging technologies in the UK agriculture sector. This included engagement with industry through workshops and has resulted in the publication of the ‘Blog on standards and guidance for AAV (Agricultural Autonomous Vehicles)’ which reports on the discussions findings and recommendations.

For further guidance there is a new Standard has also been devised which is available from BSI: BS8646 ‘Use of autonomous mobile machinery in agriculture and horticulture. Code of practice’.