New laser technology being tested to protect crops from birds, rats and pests as alternative to poison

‘It’s not often these days that we get to view rapidly advancing technology in a favorable light, but this is one of those rare occasions where high-tech is an incredibly good thing.
As reported by the BBC, researchers are bringing high-tech to agriculture, as a way to raise crops while protecting the environment.
Specifically, scientists are set to launch a trial funded by the European Commission that utilizes high-power laser light to protect crops from pests, rather than Monsanto’s poisons. Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University are hoping that a “fence” of laser light will scare away rats and other pests, and serve as a viable alternative to environmentally harming poisons.’
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