smart farming

AI is being used more often on farms to monitor animals with sensors and cameras. Photo: Van Assendelft
08-07-2024 | Article

Feed Industry faces hurdles in AI adoption

:smaXtech CEO Stefan Scherer accepts the dsm-firmenich Digital Distruptor Award (ltr: Corinne Bonadei, head of precision services at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, Stefan Scherer, CEO strategy & sales at smaXtech, Franz Waxenecker, senior director precision services at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, Dr Eva Binder, head of translational science at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health). Photo: dsm-firmenich
06-06-2024 | News

Game-changing technologies in dairy & beef sectors awarded

The hydroponic system, which produces sprouted wheat or barley, optimises water use and provides more control of herd nutrition.
15-01-2024 | Article

New ‘Indoor Feed Centre’ planned in California

Agricultural robots from companies like Aigen and EcoRobotix are handling various tasks such as planting, weeding, insect vacuuming, harvesting, and packaging. Photo: Canva
18-09-2023 | In-depth

Feed industry’s tech future: Lessons to be learnt from the healthcare sector

Automation of feed mills has made them a target for cyber-attacks, while the level of cybersecurity varies from feed mill to feed mill. Photo: Canva
21-08-2023 | Article

Cybersecurity at feed mills: Why it matters and what steps to take

Photo: Canva
20-07-2023 | News

Intelligent Control Systems to reduce feed mill carbon footprint

Mixing and feeding robots are self-contained battery-operated vehicles. Photo: Mark Pasveer
23-06-2023 | Article

4 smart feeding technologies involved in the dairy industry

The capsule is easily swallowed by a cow and stays in the gut throughout its lifetime. Photo: Van Assendelft Photography
02-01-2023 | Article

New cheap bolus for smarter farming