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Meeting Time: 2025-03-31 03:48:12pmGMT
Cornell
Institute for Digital Agriculture – Spring 2025 Seminar Series:
What can AI bring to the dairy industry in 2025
Miel Hostens, Robert and
Anne Everett Endowed Associate Professor of Digital Dairy Management and Data
Analytics
Abstract:
In this talk, we will
examine the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the dairy
industry by 2025. AI technologies, such as machine learning algorithms and
advanced vision systems, are poised to enhance precision herd management by
monitoring cow health and behavior, automate milking processes for increased
efficiency, and analyze vast datasets to provide actionable insights for
optimizing farm operations. These advancements will lead to improved
productivity, sustainability, and profitability in dairy farming, ultimately
revolutionizing the industry.
Bio:
Robert and Anne Everett Associate
Professor of Digital Dairy Management and Data Analytics at Department of
Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University (9
months position) and at Department of Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and
Animal Product Quality (0.1 FTE – Ghent University) focusing on the creation of
methodologies using precision dairy farming to monitor sustainable food
production systems from a global perspective.
Background on the Cornell Institute
for Digital Agriculture:
An interdisciplinary group of Cornell
University faculty began meeting in early 2017 to formulate an Initiative for
Digital Agriculture, believing that Cornell is uniquely equipped to lead in
this emerging arena that will benefit the public for generations. We define DA
to mean the application of computational and information technologies coupled
with nanotechnology, biology, systems engineering and economics to both the
research and operational sides of agriculture and food production. With
approximately 100 faculty from 5 Cornell colleges participating, we are
collaborating with external stakeholders to shape and implement a research
agenda for DA that will build a pipeline of discovery and innovations for the
next 10+ years. Please contact Gabriela
Cestero at gc423@cornell.edu with any questions.