A new project to digitalize livestock farming will be implemented in Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex. Under the project, artificial intelligence-based technologies will be introduced at fattening grounds. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, during negotiations between government officials and the Canadian company TELUS Agriculture, issues of efficient livestock production management, reducing feed costs, and increasing productivity were discussed. Large fattening grounds are being considered as pilot sites for testing digital systems.
These systems allow real-time monitoring of livestock weight, feeding processes, and overall productivity. Kazakhstan's Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin noted that this initiative is an important step in transitioning the agricultural sector from traditional methods to modern technologies.
According to the Canadian side, foreign experience with such digital solutions has shown increased feed efficiency and significantly higher average livestock weight. Following the negotiations, a pilot project to digitalize fattening grounds will be launched in the Akmola region.
If successful, artificial intelligence technologies will be introduced to other livestock complexes in the country.