Digital Dairy Chain Revolutionizes Northern UK Dairy Industry
Source: The DairyNews
The Digital Dairy Chain, spearheaded by national dairy co-operative First Milk, is gaining significant traction in Cumbria and South West Scotland as it enters its second year.
This collaborative effort, funded by UK Research & Innovation, aims to introduce digital innovation to various aspects of the dairy supply chain.
Six projects, spanning farm, transport, and factory operations, are addressing technology challenges identified by industry partners. Two farm-based studies are leveraging existing on-farm sensor technologies to enhance cow welfare, showcasing the efficiency gains achievable through technology without reinventing the wheel.
The transport-focused project brings together milk processors to enhance transparency and data transfer, ensuring the quality and provenance of milk exchanges. This initiative has the potential to transform the industry by eliminating the wasteful disposal of milk not meeting required specifications, thereby reducing waste and increasing financial benefits for all stakeholders.
In the factory project, cutting-edge technology, including AI mechanisms, is employed to further reduce waste and enhance efficiency. By embracing the latest advancements, the project aims to drive innovation and foster sustainability within the dairy sector.
Roger Briddock, Regenerative Programme Manager at First Milk, emphasizes the commitment to innovation, stating, "At First Milk, we are committed to driving innovation and have built robust relationships with all our partners involved in the trials – the team at Digital Dairy Chain, the companies, and the universities."
Digital Dairy Chain collaborates with Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), the University of Strathclyde, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Lactalis, and National Milk Records (NMR) to bring together industry and researchers. Stuart Martin, Programme Director at Digital Dairy Chain, expresses optimism about the progress made in the projects and continues to seek opportunities for groundbreaking science to support efficient and regenerative milk production. The initiative showcases the potential for technology to drive positive change and sustainability in the dairy industry.
Six projects, spanning farm, transport, and factory operations, are addressing technology challenges identified by industry partners. Two farm-based studies are leveraging existing on-farm sensor technologies to enhance cow welfare, showcasing the efficiency gains achievable through technology without reinventing the wheel.
The transport-focused project brings together milk processors to enhance transparency and data transfer, ensuring the quality and provenance of milk exchanges. This initiative has the potential to transform the industry by eliminating the wasteful disposal of milk not meeting required specifications, thereby reducing waste and increasing financial benefits for all stakeholders.
In the factory project, cutting-edge technology, including AI mechanisms, is employed to further reduce waste and enhance efficiency. By embracing the latest advancements, the project aims to drive innovation and foster sustainability within the dairy sector.
Roger Briddock, Regenerative Programme Manager at First Milk, emphasizes the commitment to innovation, stating, "At First Milk, we are committed to driving innovation and have built robust relationships with all our partners involved in the trials – the team at Digital Dairy Chain, the companies, and the universities."
Digital Dairy Chain collaborates with Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), the University of Strathclyde, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Lactalis, and National Milk Records (NMR) to bring together industry and researchers. Stuart Martin, Programme Director at Digital Dairy Chain, expresses optimism about the progress made in the projects and continues to seek opportunities for groundbreaking science to support efficient and regenerative milk production. The initiative showcases the potential for technology to drive positive change and sustainability in the dairy industry.
