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Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), a leading food tech company, is revolutionizing pig farming in Thailand by implementing cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud systems to ensure animal farms are managed with high efficiency and biosecurity, paving the way for smart farms for the next generation of farmers.
The company endeavors to transfer innovative agriculture technology to farmers to produce high-quality, safe, and disease-free meat for consumers worldwide. Somporn Jermpong, Executive Vice President for Swine Business at CP Foods, emphasizes the company's dedication to modernizing farm management systems through innovative technology. CP Foods has collaborated with TRUE to deploy automation systems, CCTV monitoring, and AI and IoT technologies to develop an intelligent farm system (Smart Farm Solution) that allows for remote management via smartphones, reducing human-animal contact and improving efficiency.
Farmers participating in contract farming projects benefit from the transfer of technology, which enhances production efficiency and reduces long-term costs. CP Foods has also introduced integrated swine farming equipped with the Smart Pig system, which collects data and analyzes production efficiency for pigs of all ages. All data is stored on cloud systems, enabling easy tracking of pig health and growth through QR codes.
To date, the company has installed 100% of all CCTVs on its farms, and farmers are encouraged to use Auto Feeding Systems to minimize human-animal contact and mitigate disease risks in line with high biosecurity measures. With the aid of technology, one veterinarian can now manage the care of 30,000 pigs. The innovative farming approach has also attracted the younger generation, as children of farmers can now control farm management and increase income with technology.
The online reporting system for farmers (Chatbot) streamlines the recording of production data, such as pig numbers, feed quantities, and vaccination history, through smartphones, replacing traditional note-taking. Farmers can also share images of pig behavior with animal husbandry professionals and veterinarians for real-time health analysis.
CP Foods leverages IoT technology by installing smart cameras that work with AI systems to accurately analyze the red meat to fat ratio in pork products, ensuring they meet consumer needs and can be traced back to the original farm for quality improvement. By applying technology throughout the entire pig farming process, CP Foods ensures pigs' happiness, resulting in high-quality, disease-free, and safe pork products for consumers.
May 5, 2023 - CP Foods
