Tag: pasture management
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Scattered Rainfall Expected In Coming Weeks: What It Means for South Africa’s Farms
Overview: Scattered rainfall on the horizon Forecast models released for the coming weeks indicate that rain in South Africa will be sporadic and widely isolated rather than prolonged or heavy. While northern and eastern regions are likely to receive periodic showers, the overall rainfall will be uneven and rarely concentrated enough to trigger widespread flooding.…
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Smart Eyes for Grazing Robots: MASM-YOLO Boosts Cattle Behavior Tracking
Revolutionizing Grazing Management with Smart Eyes In a significant stride for agricultural technology, Chinese researchers have developed a lightweight, high-efficiency model to recognize cattle behavior from video captured by quadruped grazing robots. This breakthrough centers on MASM-YOLO, a compact neural network designed to operate on the edge, enabling real-time interpretation of cattle movements as herds…
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Smart Eyes for Grazing Robots: Chinese Researchers Unveil MASM-YOLO for Cattle Behavior Tracking
Introduction: A New Eye on the Herd Chinese researchers have unveiled a lightweight yet powerful approach to monitoring beef cattle behavior in grassland pastures. By leveraging a video-based recognition system fed to quadruped grazing robots, the MASM-YOLO model promises improved efficiency in herd feeding, health monitoring, and overall pasture management. This development sits at the…
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Smart Autumn Investments: Lime Spreading and Silage Analysis Drive Profit and Sustainability
Introduction: Practical steps for a profitable, greener 2025 As farmers prepare for the final months of the year, two practical, high-impact investments stand out for autumn 2025: spreading lime to optimise soil health and conducting a detailed silage analysis to safeguard feed quality and animal performance. endorsed by Enda Geoghegan, Climate and Sustainability Advisor at…