Technology cannot replace humans. The human touch, leadership, experience and decision-making will always be important on dairy farms. But technology can help farmers stay ahead of issues related to animal health monitoring, production management or feed efficiency.
Innovative farmers embrace connected technology and automation to access data that help them with early detection of issues. They can then intervene before problems become bigger or costlier.
These tools help farmers run more efficient and sustainable dairy farms. In some rural areas, access to high-speed Internet is still lacking and may limit the number of farmers who can take full advantage of such technology. Yet, in a world where there are fewer farms but milk production is increasing, farmers who strategically embrace technological efficiency and scientific knowledge can thrive.
