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Addressing Data Bottlenecks in the Dairy Farm Industry
Liliana Fadul-Pacheco1, Steven R Wangen2,3, Tadeu Eder da Silva1
1Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Dairy farmers face data governance challenges, with many unaware of protocols and feeling powerless over their data. Despite data sharing benefits, clear agreements and compensation for data use are lacking, impacting farm sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Data Governance
- Farm Management
Background:
- Dairy farm data management and governance present significant challenges and opportunities.
- A survey explored these issues among 73 farmers and 96 non-farmers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate farmer perspectives on data sharing, ownership, and technology adoption in dairy farming.
- To identify key challenges in data management and governance for sustainable dairy operations.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with dairy farmers and non-farmers.
- Data collected included perceptions on data sharing, ownership, protocols, technology use, and compensation.
Main Results:
- 91% find data sharing beneficial, yet 69% lack knowledge of protocols and 66% feel powerless over data custody.
- 58% of farmers share data, but only 19% recall signing agreements; 52% believe farm data belongs to the farmer.
- Farmers desire compensation for data use and express concerns over ownership, security, and confidentiality.
Conclusions:
- Addressing data governance gaps, including clear agreements and fair compensation, is crucial for dairy farm sustainability.
- Understanding farmer concerns and improving data management practices can enhance technology adoption and industry viability.
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