Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Clare Leddin, Elizabeth Morse-McNabb, Kevin Smith, Christie Ho, Joseph Jacobs
Summary: This article examines the interface between digital forage measurement technologies and dairy farm systems, exploring their potential in improving pasture and grazing management decisions, and proposes a method for evaluating the value of digital pasture measurement technologies in dairy production systems.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Geography
Jeanine Ammann, Achim Walter, Nadja El Benni
Summary: This study investigated the role of digital technologies in vocational training for future farm managers, with a focus on the adoption of farm management information systems (FMIS). The results showed that both teachers and students recognized the importance of digital technologies in agriculture and believed that they would become more significant in the future. However, a significant portion of students had not received training on digital technologies or heard about FMIS during their agricultural education. The study also found that factors such as gender, perceived ease of use, and intention to use more digital technologies in the future significantly predicted the adoption of FMIS.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pradeep Kumar Sharma, Kalpana Rausa, Anju Rani, Santanu Mukherjee, Manish Kumar
Summary: The study assessed a hybrid constructed wetland system for treating dairy farm wastewater, which showed significant purification of water quality under high humid climate, emphasizing its importance in protecting groundwater and human health. Future research may focus on analyzing the performance of upgraded anaerobic reactor combined with hybrid wetland system planted with macrophytes for on-site treatment of strong dairy farm wastewater in tropical regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Liliana Fadul-Pacheco, Steven R. Wangen, Tadeu Eder da Silva, Victor E. Cabrera
Summary: A survey was conducted to understand the challenges and opportunities of data management and governance in the dairy industry. The results showed that data sharing is considered valuable by farmers and non-farmers, but many are unfamiliar with data collection protocols. Concerns were raised regarding data ownership, confidentiality, security, and integration. Farmers expressed interest in adopting new technologies that can improve management and profit, but cost and ease of use were important considerations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jordan D. Muell, Rabi H. Mohtar, Eun Sung Kan, Amjad T. Assi, Valentini Pappa
Summary: Intensive livestock production negatively impacts the environment, but thermo-chemical methods can transform manure into a valuable resource. The closed-loop dairy system utilizes these methods to produce biochar for soil amendment and water filtration. The system has the potential to generate energy byproducts and reduce excessive nutrient runoff. The study shows that the closed-loop dairy system can be profitable and beneficial for the environment.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dorothee Schulze Schwering, Lukas Bergmann, Winnie Isabel Sonntag
Summary: Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) have the potential to be comprehensive management tools in agricultural businesses, but are not fully utilized. A survey of German farmers revealed that existing FMIS lack persuasiveness in addressing farmers' needs. The results provide insights for software development companies to adjust their products according to farmers' requirements.
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yawen Yang
Summary: The study developed a multimedia network teaching management system to improve education development in remote areas of China and enhance teaching effectiveness for minority schools. This could provide theoretical support for future AI-based educational management systems.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Horacio A. Aguirre-Villegas, Rebecca A. Larson, Nicole Rakobitsch, Michel A. Wattiaux, Erin Silva
Summary: A farm scale life cycle assessment was conducted to estimate environmental indicators of organic dairy systems in the U.S. The study found that carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, ammonia emissions, eutrophication potential, fossil energy depletion, land use, and water use in the systems varied across different regions, management practices, and dairy diet composition. The study also evaluated the impact of alternative management practices on greenhouse gas emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Habtamu Alem
Summary: This study estimated green total factor productivity (GTFP) considering CH4 emissions from dairy farms. The research used unbalanced panel data from 692 specialized dairy farms from 1991 to 2020 and applied stochastic input distance function and Translog model to estimate GTFP and its components. The study found that the average annual growth rate of green production was 0.032%, with positive scale change contributing to the increase in GTFP, while technological change and efficiency change had detrimental effects on GTFP.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Li, K. F. Reed, M. R. Lauber, P. M. Fricke, V. E. Cabrera
Summary: This analysis presents a stochastic herd simulation model to evaluate the reproductive and economic performance of different reproductive management programs for heifers and lactating cows. The study found that the interaction between heifer and lactating cow reproductive management programs significantly influences herd economic performance, primarily due to heifer rearing costs and replacement heifer supply.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Suresh Neethirajan, Bas Kemp
Summary: Social behaviour has a significant impact on livestock management and animal welfare. The use of sensing technologies in social network analysis of farm animals allows for a better understanding of animal interactions and behavioural dynamics. This can ultimately lead to improvements in welfare and farm management processes.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ayalew Kassahun, Robbin Bloo, Cagatay Catal, Alok Mishra
Summary: The study conducted a comprehensive review of 50 FMIS used in the Dutch dairy sector, identifying 33 features and listing the advantages and disadvantages of these systems.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Florence Hellec, Claire Manoli, Manon de Joybert
Summary: In France, dairy farmers have a certain understanding of and experience with alternative medicines, which are widely used as a treatment strategy to limit the use of antibiotics in organic and conventional dairy farms. Farmers' interest in alternative medicines is driven by technical, ethical, and economic reasons, with women playing an important role in introducing these practices. The use of alternative medicines is part of a holistic approach to herd health management, combining preventive measures with various curative treatments and emphasizing attention to animals' health status.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Henriyadi Henriyadi, Vatcharaporn Esichaikul, Chutiporn Anutariya
Summary: Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) can assist farmers in managing their farms more effectively and efficiently. However, it is currently relatively expensive for smallholder farmers to use FMIS to support crop cultivation. This study proposes a new FMIS conceptual model suitable for smallholder farmers by analyzing their information needs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shuma Gosha Kanfe, Gebiso Roba Debele, Robera Demissie Berhanu, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed
Summary: The study indicated that health professionals in the southwest of Ethiopia showed good utilization of the district health information system, with factors such as having sufficient skills, being trained, high motivation, receiving feedback, and regular supervision being associated with its utilization.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. J. Romera, A. P. Bos, M. Neal, C. R. Eastwood, D. Chapman, W. McWilliam, D. Royds, C. O'Connor, R. Brookes, J. Connolly, P. Hall, P. W. Clinton
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
B. Dela Rue, J. M. Lee, C. R. Eastwood, K. A. Macdonald, P. Gregorini
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. P. Edwards, B. Kuhn-Sherlock, B. T. Dela Rue, C. R. Eastwood
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
D. Brier, C. R. Eastwood, B. T. Dela Rue, D. W. Viehland
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
W. Yang, J. P. Edwards, C. R. Eastwood, B. T. Dela Rue, A. Renwick
Summary: The study indicates a rising trend in the adoption amount and intensity of precision technology on dairy farms. Furthermore, regional differences and farm size play significant roles in influencing the adoption of precision dairy technologies.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. R. Eastwood, J. P. Edwards, J. A. Turner
Summary: This paper discusses the impact of technological change on livestock systems and emphasizes that digital technologies are leading the development of the fourth agricultural revolution. Future trajectories for achieving sustainability and animal welfare outcomes in Agriculture 4.0 are proposed, with an emphasis on the importance of responsible innovation processes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. R. Eastwood, F. J. Turner, A. J. Romera
Summary: This study describes the affordances of co-design tools and proposes an adapted framework for analyzing these affordances. The framework will benefit researchers in determining the co-design approach that fits their redesign challenges.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Geography
Jorie Knook, Callum Eastwood, Ina Pinxterhuis
Summary: The agricultural sector globally faces increasing environmental concerns and public scrutiny, especially in countries with light-touch regulation like New Zealand. How farmers cope with stakeholder acceptance through immediate and long-term strategies is a challenge. The study introduces the concept of organizational legitimacy to analyze the influence of stakeholder perspectives on farmer behavior.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Geography
Simon Fielke, Kelly Bronson, Michael Carolan, Callum Eastwood, Vaughan Higgins, Emma Jakku, Laurens Klerkx, Ruth Nettle, Aine Regan, David C. Rose, Leanne C. Townsend, Steven A. Wolf
Summary: This editorial introduces a special issue on responsible digital agri-food innovation and explains the interrelation between responsible innovation, digital agri-food innovation, and social science theories and methods. The article highlights the critique of digital "solutionism," the value of social science in challenging power dynamics, and the importance of inclusive research policy and technology design. It also identifies future research considerations in the intersection between social science and agricultural sociotechnical transitions.
SOCIOLOGIA RURALIS
(2022)
Article
Robotics
C. R. Eastwood, B. Dela Rue, J. P. Edwards, J. Jago
Summary: The application of robotics and automation in pasture-grazed agriculture is still in its early stages, facing various challenges. A responsibility by design approach offers a solution for robotics and automation innovation, considering wider factors such as work design, worker well-being and safety, changes to farming systems, and the influences of market and regulatory constraints.
FRONTIERS IN ROBOTICS AND AI
(2022)
Article
Geography
Jorie Knook, Callum Eastwood, Karen Mitchelmore, Adam Barker
Summary: This study explores how a participatory extension program based on peer-to-peer learning can support farmers in increasing resilience. Findings show that such programs provide a safe space for farmers to discuss well-being challenges and connect with support networks. The study also highlights the intrinsic link between farmer well-being, profitability, and sustainability, emphasizing the need for balance in these three areas.
SOCIOLOGIA RURALIS
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jorie Knook, Callum Eastwood, Luke Beehre, Karen Mitchelmore, Adam Barker
Summary: This study examines the effect of participatory extension programmes (PEPs) on on-farm resilience and finds that participation in PEPs increases the resilience capacities of robustness and adaptability. The study identifies the attributes of PEPs that contribute to this increase, including increased openness, diversity, and improved system reserves.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. R. Eastwood, J. P. Edwards, V. Bates
Summary: This paper reviews a 3-year farm-systems research project on flexible milking strategies for New Zealand dairy farmers. The analysis highlights that farmers are willing to follow a project as it evolves, and proposes a framework for delivering adaptive farm systems research and communication.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Callum Eastwood, Brian Dela Rue, Joanne Kerslake
GRASS AND FORAGE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Callum R. Eastwood, Alan Renwick
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2020)