Successful Dairy Global seminar at VIV Europe

26-07-2018 | |
Looking to use the technology to improve production, farmers later asked if sensor-controlled grazing was possible using a virtual fence system they call Graze Guide . The idea is quite simple, said Mr Hogewerf.
Looking to use the technology to improve production, farmers later asked if sensor-controlled grazing was possible using a virtual fence system they call Graze Guide . The idea is quite simple, said Mr Hogewerf.
Today’s dairy farmers face a great many challenges both on the farm and off. This is made easier by the introduction of new innovations and advanced technology. At the recently held VIV Europe in the Netherlands, Proagrica, publisher of Dairy Global, organised the Proagrica Future Farming Theatre Dairy. Here, 3 guest speakers highlighted smart farming technology for dairy farms. Automated prediction of BCS and body weight Body condition can have a great influence on the reproduction, health,


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