“智慧放牧”不再遥远

Core Insights - The development of grassland animal husbandry in China faces challenges such as improving the efficiency of grass and livestock production and addressing the grass-livestock conflict [1][2] - A project led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences aims to modernize grassland animal husbandry through technological innovation, supported by the National Key R&D Program [1] Group 1: Technological Innovations - The project has developed three major technological systems: a comprehensive sensing system called "Smart Eye," which utilizes satellite remote sensing, drones, and ground sensors to monitor changes in grasslands and livestock movements [1] - An intelligent system has been created to replace manual herding, including a livestock health monitoring station and a behavior decoding collar that tracks feeding frequency and activity [1][2] Group 2: Precision Management - The project enables precise feeding management by matching nutrition and energy supply with livestock needs based on breed, gender, age, and growth stage [2] - Data and models are integrated into the "Smart Pastoral Cloud Platform," allowing herders to manage livestock remotely via mobile devices, enhancing operational efficiency [2] Group 3: Future Prospects - The results of the project have been positively received by experts, and there are plans for large-scale promotion and application of these technologies to support the modernization of China's grassland animal husbandry [2]