Smart Pasture Systems
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CATEGORY : PROJECTS
Subcategory : Technology and Innovatıon Projects
This project aims to ensure a healthier and more productive livestock practice by improving animal welfare on pastures. It also aims to protect farmers' income by bringing together technology integration and multiple solutions to prevent and curb the spread of diseases.
Problem Area of the Project
Ensuring that animals spend extended periods in pastures and providing better grazing conditions are crucial for enhancing animal welfare. Additionally, monitoring animal health and detecting diseases pose significant challenges.
Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact of the Problem
Social Impact: Low animal welfare can lead to farmers facing ethical and moral dilemmas. Unhealthy animals may cause financial and emotional strain for farmers.
Economic Impact: Unhealthy animals can reduce productivity and increase treatment expenses. Moreover, poor animal welfare may lower meat and milk yields, negatively affecting farmers' income.
Environmental Impact: Continuous roaming of animals in pastures can lead to the deterioration of grazing areas and contribute to erosion.
Solution Strategy
Smart pasture systems offer various solutions to enhance animal welfare and prevent diseases. It includes devices like scratching apparatus, cooling units, and automated licking systems to increase animal comfort. The smart gate system also separates healthy and sick animals for disease prevention.
Unique Aspects of the Solution Strategy
Technology Integration: The project aims to enhance animal welfare in pastures using smart sensors and automation technology. The use of technologies like pedometers for disease detection enables early diagnosis.
Multiple Solutions: The project combines various solutions, such as scratching apparatus, cooling units, and automated licking systems, to improve animal welfare and grazing conditions.
Project's Differentiators and Objectives
Objective: The primary objective of the project is to increase animal welfare in pastures, leading to healthier and more productive livestock farming practices. It also aims to protect farmers' income by preventing diseases.
Differentiator: The project stands out from traditional pasture management by integrating technology and offering multiple solutions to maximize animal welfare.
Project Activities and Promotion
Within the project, farmers will receive training on the benefits and usage of smart pasture systems. Additionally, project promotion will be carried out through agricultural fairs, seminars, and farmer meetings.
Sustainability Goals
The project supports the long-term sustainability of livestock farming by improving animal welfare and preventing diseases. It also contributes to the preservation of pastures and the balance of natural ecosystems.
Project's SDG Impact
Good Health and Well-being
By enhancing animal welfare, the project promotes better health and well-being for animals.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
The project contributes to sustainable economic growth by increasing productivity and income for livestock farming businesses.
Project's Business Model
The project's business model aims to generate revenue by providing smart pasture systems to farmers. Initially, contributions from farmers or support from the government or agricultural organizations can be obtained for project investments and system setup. Subsequently, services can be offered to farmers through a subscription model or a specific fee for system usage. In the long run, the improvement in animal welfare and success in disease prevention may boost farmers' demand for project services and make the business model sustainable.