On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the School Farm of the Secondary Agricultural School in Písek hosted a workshop on Emerging Technologies in Dairy Cattle Farming.
A diverse group of speakers, including representatives from the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Agrosoft Tábor, DeLaval, ISB Genetic, and the management of the Secondary Agricultural School in Písek, provided a broad spectrum of insights into dairy farming and the latest technologies being implemented in the field.
This enriching workshop aimed to familiarize students of the Secondary Agricultural School with modern technologies currently used in dairy cattle farming.
The event began with an opening speech by a representative of the Agrarian Chamber, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements in the industry. This was followed by a brief introduction to the activities of the school farm by Ing. Procházka, who, together with Ing. Luboš Smutný, Ph.D., introduced a planned collaboration on a project aimed at bringing students hands-on experience with a modern, robotic milking system.
Following the introductory session, a series of presentations provided attendees with the latest insights into the field. The workshop concluded with a tour of the dairy cattle barn, where discussions on future collaborations took place.
Date of Event November 9, 2022
Organizers:
- Secondary Agricultural School in Písek,
- Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice,
- AGROSOFT Tábor, s. r. o.
Workshop Shedule:
- Welcome and opening remarks – Ing. Procházková, Secondary Agricultural School Písek
- Opening speech – Representative of the Agrarian Chamber
- Presentation of the school farm and its role in education – Ing. Procházka, Secondary Agricultural School Písek
- Planned project and collaboration with the Secondary Agricultural School Písek – Ing. Luboš Smutný, Ph.D., Agrosoft Tábor
- Monitoring animal movement in relation to reproduction, production, health, and welfare – Bc. Lebeda, ISB Genetic, s.r.o.
- Robotic dairy farms – Practical experiences – Ing. Šťastný, DeLaval, s.r.o.
- The importance of monitoring and controlling the stable microclimate – Ing. Kožíšková, Struska, Agrosoft Tábor
- The future of artificial intelligence in agriculture – Ing. Mgr. Havelka, Ph.D., Ing. Mgr. Stehlík, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, USB
- Using camera systems in barns to assess animal welfare – Ing. Mgr. Bumbálek, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, USB
- Thermal cameras as a new diagnostic tool in barns – Ing. Dudák, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, USB
- Testing robotic arm technology – Ing. Dominik Smutný, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, USB
This workshop provided valuable insights into the future of dairy farming, helping students and professionals alike to stay informed about the latest advancements in agricultural technology.