Dairy 4.0: Embracing Digital Technology for Sustainable Farming: A Review

Abstract

In the fourth industrial revolution, digital technologies are being utilized to construct efficient and sustainable dairy farms by combining various technology and resources. It is now more important than ever to embrace innovation and developing technologies in order to tackle the current global concerns by automating and modernizing the operations. However, the industry faces challenges in adopting new technologies, such as limited access to advanced technologies, inadequate infrastructure and a knowledge deficit among farmers. This article gives an overview of the evolution of dairy 4.0 from dairy 1.0. in resonance with the evolution of Industry 4.0. This is a review paper that investigated past literatures to identify the components of Dairy 4.0 that are supportive to sustainable innovation. The Indian dairy industry has transformed significantly due to technological advancements, including automation, precision farming and Industry 4.0 systems. The results show that robotics, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data and blockchain are among the core facilitating technologies of Dairy 4.0. These innovations improve production, efficiency and milk quality, while also aiding breeding, herd management and sustainability. However, ongoing investment in technology infrastructure is necessary to ensure maximum production and productivity.