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  IMAGE SOURCE, CLAIRE MARSHALL Image caption, Farm robots that operate autonomously are becoming a reality Modern 'smart' farm machinery is vulnerable to malicious hackers, leaving global supply chains exposed to risk, experts are warning. It is feared hackers could exploit flaws in agricultural hardware used to plant and harvest crops. John Deere, one of the world's largest agricultural manufacturers, says it is now working to fix any weak spots. A recent University of Cambridge  report  said automatic crop sprayers, drones and robotic harvesters could be hacked. The  UK government  and the FBI have warned that the threat of such cyber-attacks is growing. John Deere said protecting customers, their machines and their data was a "top priority". IMAGE  Image caption, Smart technology could soon see even delicate crops like asparagus routinely picked by machines Smart technology is increasingly being used to make farms more efficient and productive - for exa...

  IMAGE SO Image caption, What HS2 trains could look like when they go into service from the end of the decade Wales should get its "fair share" of cash from building the HS2 high speed rail project in England, the Tory Senedd leader will tell party members. It is the first time Andrew RT Davies has directly called on the UK Conservative government to give Wales extra funding because of the scheme. It comes after Mr Davies said he wanted to do more to develop a distinctive Welsh brand for the Conservatives. His speech to the Welsh Conservative conference will also focus on housing. He will criticise Welsh ministers' for "building barely half the number of houses" needed. Speaking in the opening session of the two-day event in Newtown, Powys, later, Mr Davies will propose a change in planning rules that would force builders to complete, rather than just begin, work on land for which they have planning permission. Rail boss wants equivalent HS2 funding for Wales H...