Automation is transforming agriculture by addressing challenges related to population growth, labor shortages, and economic sustainability. This review explores the opportunities and challenges of automation in agriculture, emphasizing its economic impacts, labor market effects, and environmental considerations. Automation, through robotics and precision farming, enhances productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability. However, it also raises concerns about labor displacement and the need for significant technological investment. The integration of automation into agriculture is driven by the need for efficient, sustainable, and economically viable farming practices. The review highlights the potential of automation to revolutionize farming through advanced technologies, including robotics, drones, and AI-driven systems. It also discusses the economic feasibility of automation, the impact of demographic shifts on the labor force, and the future of precision agriculture. The study provides strategic recommendations for policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to navigate the challenges and opportunities of automation in agriculture. The review underscores the importance of balancing technological advancements with economic and social considerations to ensure sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.Automation is transforming agriculture by addressing challenges related to population growth, labor shortages, and economic sustainability. This review explores the opportunities and challenges of automation in agriculture, emphasizing its economic impacts, labor market effects, and environmental considerations. Automation, through robotics and precision farming, enhances productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability. However, it also raises concerns about labor displacement and the need for significant technological investment. The integration of automation into agriculture is driven by the need for efficient, sustainable, and economically viable farming practices. The review highlights the potential of automation to revolutionize farming through advanced technologies, including robotics, drones, and AI-driven systems. It also discusses the economic feasibility of automation, the impact of demographic shifts on the labor force, and the future of precision agriculture. The study provides strategic recommendations for policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to navigate the challenges and opportunities of automation in agriculture. The review underscores the importance of balancing technological advancements with economic and social considerations to ensure sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.