SAPPORO, Mar 28 (News On Japan) –
A challenge utilizing synthetic intelligence to provide branded wagyu beef is about to start at Hokkaido University, aiming for a extra sustainable and labor-efficient livestock business.
The initiative relies within the city of Shiraoi, positioned within the Iburi area of Hokkaido, an space identified for producing wagyu beneath the model title “Shiraoi Beef.” While the model is nationally acknowledged, its manufacturing requires giant quantities of feed, vitality, and labor.
To tackle challenges similar to a scarcity of staff and hovering feed prices, the college will start a brand new challenge that leverages AI expertise to enhance wagyu manufacturing.
The key idea is “smart grazing.”
According to Professor Takafumi Goto of the Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere at Hokkaido University, “Remote automatic management of grazing via smartphone can reduce the workload for farmers. Grazing also makes it possible to produce grass-fed beef, which could lead to the development of a new brand.”
Cattle will probably be fitted with GPS sensors and raised in pure pasture environments, permitting farmers to cut back reliance on imported feed.
AI will analyze knowledge from the sensors to observe the quantity of grass the cattle devour and adjustments of their bodily situation. The data will then be despatched to the producers’ smartphones, enabling them to handle the herd with fewer employees and extra free time.
The college plans to launch this trial in spring 2025 at a ranch in Shiraoi, with the purpose of constructing a sustainable agricultural system.
Source: HBCニュース 北海道放送