The need for automation and robotics in cutting and deboning is becoming more necessary with labor challenges, but it is not as prevalent yet as the old adage “yields pay for labor.”

While the meat processing system relies heavily on worker skill, meat and poultry processors are looking at automation to help eliminate repetitive worker motions and reduce work-related injuries.

Fieldale Farms Corp. has built a reputation for producing quality products by its willingness to adopt the latest state-of-the-art equipment, among other corporate strategies.

Poultry, pork and beef processors are experimenting today with more automation and robotics in cutting and deboning operations, which will, they hope, lead to increased speed, efficiencies, worker safety and food safety.