Creating added value in Precision Livestock Farming: from sensors to decision making
Description
The application of sensors and data-driven technology in livestock production is commonly known as Precision Livestock Farming (PLF). Despite the numerous advantages of PLF technologies, their implementation can be complex. High installation and maintenance costs can be prohibitive for small and medium-sized farms, and many systems require stable internet connectivity and a reliable power supply, which are not always available in rural areas. Regulations concerning data ownership, privacy, and the ethical use of monitoring technologies remain limited.
Another barrier to wider adoption is the processing of large volumes of data and the creation of added value from them, as farmers may lack the tools and understanding needed to use this information effectively in terms of environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
In this sense, the overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of PLF by familiarizing participants with the concepts, technologies, and practical applications.
RECIPIENTS
The course is designed for professionals with university degrees and is geared towards those responsible for planning and decision-making in the public and private sectors, technical advisors, researchers and academics, and professionals involved in the innovation of livestock production systems.
CENTER
CIHEAM is an intergovernmental organization whose mission is multilateral cooperation to promote more sustainable agri-food systems in the Mediterranean region. It comprises 13 member states (Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia, and Turkey).
CIHEAM Zaragoza is the organization's headquarters in Spain. Founded in 1969, the Institute is located on the Aula Dei Campus, one of Spain's largest and most prestigious agri-food research and technology complexes. From this high-level technical and scientific campus, the Institute offers internationally recognized training and promotes research and development to address the main challenges facing the Mediterranean region in agriculture, livestock, fisheries, the environment, and natural resources.
CIHEAM Zaragoza works in a network and collaborates with experts and organizations around the world with a multi-level approach focused on capacity building, knowledge dissemination and science diplomacy.
