From Counting Cows to Artificial Intelligence: Why Automation Matters for Farms of Every Size
Twenty years ago, farm automation meant little more than mechanized milking and sorting gates used to count animals. Today, a “smart farm” includes robotic milking systems, reproductive sensors, artificial intelligence for early disease detection, and climate control systems that save water while keeping cows comfortable. Automation is no longer a luxury — it has become the foundation of competitiveness.