INTERPORC is committed to livestock farming in which artificial intelligence and Big Data are present in all processes of the value chain, from the farm to the final consumer, as an essential tool for improving efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making in the pork sector.
This was stated by its general director, Alberto Herranz, during his participation in the 16th Annual Vet+i Conference, held at the Rafael del Pino Auditorium in Madrid. This conference focused on “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and New Technologies on Animal Health.”
During his participation in a roundtable discussion on the livestock industry of the future, Herranz stated that “AI and Big Data transform the noise of millions of data points on a farm into a melody of efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare.” Therefore, given that the digital revolution requires a change in mindset to always make the best decisions, “the challenge is to integrate artificial intelligence into all processes, from the farm to consumers around the world.”
The general director of INTERPORC noted that the sector has moved “from intuition to concrete data,” which allows us to move toward more efficient, traceable, and sustainable production. In this sense, he warned of the need for “the European Union not to impose impossible legislation that reduces competitiveness against powers such as the United States or China.”
Furthermore, he emphasized that the application of AI on farms is key to attracting and retaining young talent. “Today, a farmer can feed animals on the weekend from their mobile phone; that connects with a new, prepared and digital generation,” he added.
The panel, moderated by María Jaureguízar, managing director of the Vet+i Foundation, also included the participation of Matilde Moro, manager of ASOPROVAC.
