Agricultural technologies have been commended for their potential to increase farm productivity, but there is limited knowledge about their social impact. This research will investigate the impact of one technology – wearable biosensors for cows – on dairy farmers’ work and wellbeing. Qualitative interviews will be conducted with dairy farmers who have adopted wearables to understand their experiences of using the technology, focusing particularly on how it has influenced their work (i.e. labour processes) and wellbeing (i.e. occupational stress). Additionally, a focus-group will be held with adopters and non-adopters of wearables to further explore perceptions and experiences of the technology. Fieldwork will take place primarily in Scotland, with a small number of interviews in Ireland and southwest England to provide a wider geographical perspective. Outputs will be of interest to a range of agricultural, technology, policy and academic audiences and will inform the development of a larger funding application.