There’s something deeply satisfying about walking through your farm, checking on each corner, flipping switches, and hearing machines come to life. But if you’ve ever had to drag yourself out to the field in the pouring rain just to switch on a blower—or make a midday trip just to shut off some fans—you know how…
Running a small precision poultry farm has been an exciting venture, especially as it has become the research ground for my projects in IoT and smart farming. One area I’ve focused on in great detail is brooder heating—an often overlooked but crucial aspect of poultry farming. The brooding stage is one of the most critical…
In recent years, I’ve witnessed a significant transformation in the agricultural landscape, driven largely by advances in technology. Among these advancements, I’ve found that data science and machine learning are pivotal forces enhancing animal husbandry practices, particularly in raising livestock like poultry and hogs. Integrating these technologies not only promises profitable farming but also addresses…
In running my small-scale backyard broiler farm as a research lab for precision poultry farming, I’ve chosen to focus on humidity control over temperature regulation. My data consistently shows that controlling humidity has a far greater impact on the health of my flock than trying to maintain a perfect temperature, which can be extremely costly…
In recent years, farming has begun to look a little different. While the heart of agriculture remains the same—soil, crops, animals, and hard work—new technologies are finding their way into the fields. One of the most transformative is something called the Internet of Things, or IoT. Put simply, IoT refers to devices and machines that…
