The impact of RFID technology on animal husbandry and agriculture

The rapid development and application of RFID technology has promoted the digital transformation of animal husbandry and agriculture. Because RFID tags can help farmers better manage livestock, crops and other resources, reduce costs, and improve lean production efficiency.

The application of RFID tags in animal husbandry is the earliest and most mature. By attaching RFID tags to livestock ear tags or other organs, livestock owners can accurately record and identify each animal. This is important because if an animal becomes sick, livestock owners can use the RFID tag data records to quickly determine which animals have been exposed and take appropriate measures. In addition, RFID tags can also help livestock owners better manage livestock, such as monitoring animal behavior, diet and reproductive status, so as to better adjust feeding management and breeding plans. Over the years, the application of RFID tags in the livestock industry has become an important Tool for tracing the source of livestock and a key measure to ensure the quality and safety of pastures.

In the agricultural field, RFID tags are also widely used in crop management. It can help farmers accurately record data on each piece of farmland, such as land quality, planting types, planting cycles and fertilization status, so as to better formulate agricultural plans and production management. The application of RFID tags enables farmers to more quickly detect and manage crop diseases and pests, and prevent problems such as misharvest and pesticide residues. Farmers can also use RFID tags to monitor environmental factors such as nitrogen, water, light, temperature, and carbon dioxide at different stages of crop growth. Through real-time monitoring, each piece of land and each crop can be carefully managed in a timely manner, ultimately improving quality and yield.

Brazilian breeding company Acceligen provides an innovative solution for the digital transformation of the beef cattle industry. They use RFID tags to improve the quality and safety of cattle management, and ultimately improve breeding efficiency and profitability. Acceligen installs an RFID tag on each beef cow, which is a unique identifier connected to a smart device. These devices can record the behavior and physical condition of cattle, such as detecting the body temperature of cattle, the amount of production, and the adequacy of water calories. At the same time, these devices can also monitor the environmental factors in which cattle are exposed, such as temperature, humidity and wind speed, in order to better adjust feeding and breeding plans and improve the survival rate and health of cattle.

Through RFID tag technology, Acceligen can not only track and manage the dynamic data records of each beef cattle, but also help breeding companies and cowboys better control the information of the entire cattle herd for breeding, thereby improving the level of the entire beef cattle industry and promoting Mass production and economical use of resources.

This example shows how the application of RFID technology in animal husbandry can help companies improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve animal health and quality. It also reminds us that RFID tag technology can solve many challenges encountered in livestock and agricultural production and provide farmers with deeper insights to improve productivity.

The application of RFID technology has had a significant impact on animal husbandry and agriculture, and is of great significance to the agricultural industry to achieve intelligent, digital and lean production. Although there are still many challenges in technology promotion and application, these facilities have brought more efficient management and production support to livestock and agriculture.