The Rise of Robotics in Argentine Dairy Farming
Source: dairynews.today
Argentina's dairy sector embraces robotics, signaling a new technological era.
In recent years, the automation in Argentine dairy farming has transitioned fr om a future promise to a rapidly expanding reality. The implementation of robotic dairies is revolutionizing milk production, marking significant advancements in efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability.
A collaboration between the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and the company DeLaval has spearheaded this technological evolution over a decade in Argentina. Currently, there are over 400 robots in operation, with expectations to surpass 1,000 by 2025.
The robotic dairy system allows cows to decide when and how often they wish to be milked, optimizing the process without direct human intervention. "Cows move voluntarily within a production system that combines grazing with open corral confinement, wh ere PMR (Partially Mixed Ration) is provided," described Miguel Taverna, a specialist from INTA Rafaela.
The impact of this technology on production efficiency is undeniable, with cows averaging 2.7 milkings per day, enhancing both yield and animal monitoring.
INTA's robotic dairy, operational for 10 years, has become a reference center, welcoming over 5,000 visitors to explore its technology. Over 15% of dairies in Argentina have adopted some of these technologies. Moreover, the use of biofertilizers from manure is reducing chemical dependence and environmental impact, aligning with sustainability goals. As the trend continues, the future of dairy farming in Argentina promises to be more intelligent, sustainable, and profitable than ever.
A collaboration between the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) and the company DeLaval has spearheaded this technological evolution over a decade in Argentina. Currently, there are over 400 robots in operation, with expectations to surpass 1,000 by 2025.
The robotic dairy system allows cows to decide when and how often they wish to be milked, optimizing the process without direct human intervention. "Cows move voluntarily within a production system that combines grazing with open corral confinement, wh ere PMR (Partially Mixed Ration) is provided," described Miguel Taverna, a specialist from INTA Rafaela.
The impact of this technology on production efficiency is undeniable, with cows averaging 2.7 milkings per day, enhancing both yield and animal monitoring.
INTA's robotic dairy, operational for 10 years, has become a reference center, welcoming over 5,000 visitors to explore its technology. Over 15% of dairies in Argentina have adopted some of these technologies. Moreover, the use of biofertilizers from manure is reducing chemical dependence and environmental impact, aligning with sustainability goals. As the trend continues, the future of dairy farming in Argentina promises to be more intelligent, sustainable, and profitable than ever.
