Journeying into the Future of Livestock Farming in Türkiye: Europe’s Largest Compost Bedded Greenhouse Barn Project with Fully Autonomous Systems and Advanced Cattle Tracking Technology
At Dost Çiftlik, we have brought together innovation and technology to implement Europe’s largest fully autonomous system greenhouse barn project. With this unique project, we are leading the transformation of agriculture and livestock, integrating sustainability, efficiency, and technology under one roof. Let’s explore this technology together because we are building the future’s sustainable livestock farm models collaboratively!
What are the Advantages of the Compost Bedded Greenhouse Barn?
Animal Welfare and Health
Beef and dairy cattle spend a significant portion of their time in barns. In our greenhouse barn created with compost bedding derived from separating organic waste, animals move more comfortably compared to traditional barns. Cattle can lie down more frequently, make flexible movements, and when standing, they have softer ground contact compared to concrete floors. Common knee and hoof lesions, typical in other barn models, are minimized. Additionally, the use of compost bedding, animals stay cleaner, and udder health is maximized.
Milk Yield
With the compost bedded greenhouse barn, we observed reduced stress levels in animals, a transition to a more natural habitat, and strengthened immune systems. Consequently, milk quality improved, and somatic cell counts in milk decreased, as evidenced by tests and analyses. Alongside these advantages, we observe an increase in milk yield and a longer productive lifespan of the herd.
Sensor Based Cattle Tracker System
In our greenhouse barns enhancing animal welfare, we continuously monitor processes such as animal health, development, estrus, birth, and milk yield through an cattle tracking system. This enables us to identify potential risks during heat, pregnancy, and milking processes in advance.
Unique Design, Advanced Technology
At Dost Farm, with features like automatic climate control monitoring, robotic milking systems, sensor-based cattle tracking, and compost bedding, our greenhouse barn project showcases a perfect harmony of technology and innovation in livestock farming. The compost bedded greenhouse barn project allows animals to live in a comfortable and healthy environment, enhancing productivity. Additionally, by producing organic fertilizer, we establish sustainability and set new standards in the livestock industry.
