Like most industries, agriculture is using advances in technology to keep ahead, resulting in dramatic changes. Inevitably, as farming tools get more complex, they become more of a target for thieves. But advances in another type of technology – security alarm systems – can provide a counterbalance to protect the livelihood of farmers.
Another challenge is keeping an eye on a farmer’s more lively assets – the animals. Farmers use the same methods to do this as they have for centuries – mostly relying on subjective and incidental methods such as periodic physical inspections, typically with just a moment per day per animal. This is not only time-consuming and disruptive to a daily routine but could lead to unreliable results with negative outcomes and potential causes for high mortality rates. Technology can help here too, with the ability to monitor the position of animals, feeding, and behaviors to help farmers keep them fit and healthy with less physical checking.
