Smart Pasture Systems

Smart Pasture Systems

Project Objective
This project aims to enhance animal welfare in pastures, enabling healthier and more productive livestock practices. At the same time, it integrates technology and multiple solutions to prevent and control diseases, thereby protecting farmers’ incomes.

Problem Area

  • Extended time spent by animals in pastures and improved grazing conditions are crucial for animal welfare.

  • Monitoring animal health and early detection of diseases present significant challenges.

Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts of the Problem

  • Social Impact: Poor animal welfare can create ethical and moral concerns for farmers. Unhealthy animals may impose financial and emotional burdens on livestock owners.

  • Economic Impact: Unhealthy animals reduce productivity, increase treatment costs, and lower milk and meat yield, negatively affecting farmers’ income.

  • Environmental Impact: Continuous grazing can degrade pasturelands and cause soil erosion.

Solution Strategy
Smart pasture systems provide multiple solutions to improve animal welfare and prevent disease. Scratching devices, cooling units, and automated watering systems enhance animal comfort. Smart gate systems detect unhealthy animals and separate them, preventing disease spread.

Differentiation of the Solution

  • Technology Integration: The project uses smart sensors and automation technologies to improve animal welfare. Pedometers and other monitoring devices allow early detection of illnesses.

  • Multiple Solutions: Combining scratching devices, cooling units, and automated watering systems ensures better grazing conditions and overall animal comfort.

Project Goals and Distinction

  • Goal: Increase animal welfare in pastures to promote healthier and more productive livestock practices, while preventing diseases and protecting farmers’ incomes.

  • Distinction: Unlike traditional pasture management, this project maximizes animal welfare through technology integration and multiple solutions.

Project Activities and Promotion

  • Educate farmers on the benefits and usage of smart pasture systems.

  • Promote the project through agricultural fairs, seminars, and farmer meetings.

Sustainability Goals

  • Support long-term sustainability of livestock operations by improving animal welfare and preventing diseases.

  • Preserve pastures and contribute to maintaining ecological balance.

SDG Impacts

  • Good Health and Well-being: Improves animal health and welfare standards.

  • Decent Work and Economic Growth: Enhances productivity and income of livestock enterprises, contributing to sustainable economic growth.

Targeted Business Model

  • Revenue is generated by providing smart pasture systems to farmers.

  • Initially, farmers may contribute to investment and system installation costs, or the project may receive support from government or agricultural organizations.

  • Later, services can be offered through a subscription model or a usage fee.

  • Long-term improvements in animal welfare and disease prevention increase demand for the project, making the business model sustainable.