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The primary objective is to enhance the productivity of sheep and goat farming, concurrently refining practices in cattle breeding with qualitative and quantitative improvements in the production process, adhering to environmentally friendly methods.<\/p>\n
Diversifying domestic animal product production is another key aspect of the project. It focuses on meat and cheese products with enhanced quality and high nutritional value.<\/p>\n
Crucially, the success of the project relies on collaboration with the Institute of Genetics and Environment (IGE).<\/p>\n
This partnership involves deploying innovative smart agriculture technologies, encompassing data collection on plant production efficiency and quality, evaluating environmental and climatic factors affecting animal feed production, assessing soil quality, and applying large-scale genomic and phenotyping methods for genetic plant evaluation.<\/p>\n
Malas also emphasised the significance of ushering in a \u201cthird green revolution\u201d through the incorporation of precision equipment, Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, actuators, geo-location systems, big data, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in agriculture.<\/p>\n
The integration of these technologies is poised to revolutionise farming practices, contributing significantly to sustainability and efficiency.<\/p>\n
In the realm of cattle breeding, the SMARTFARM project is undertaking specific measures, including cost reduction, enhanced animal units, and pollution control, all aimed at boosting revenue by 20 per cent.<\/p>\n
The anticipated outcome is more efficient units, contributing to improved animal welfare and the production of higher-quality milk.<\/p>\n
To realise these objectives, the project will employ environmental monitoring systems, early warning alerts for each unit, and a nationwide management system. This comprehensive approach seeks to refine operations, fostering sustainable practices in cattle breeding.<\/p>\n
In parallel, the project collaborates with the AGRICYGEN program to implement a genetic improvement initiative in 30 units.<\/p>\n
This programme aims to comprehend and elevate the genetic potential of productive animals, to expedite genetic enhancement through innovative breeding methods, specifically targeting superior animals.<\/p>\n
Key collaborators in this venture include the Agricultural Research Institute, the Cyprus Research, and Innovation Centre (CyRIC), Teagasc from Ireland, the Volcani Centre from Israel, and the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAe).<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Veterinary School of the University of Nicosia is set to make significant contributions as a key collaborator.<\/p>\n
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Stavros Malas, President of the Cyprus Institute, presented a proposal for a Centre of Excellence for Smart and Sustainable Farming (SMARTFARM) to the House Agriculture Committee. The SMARTFARM project aims to enhance production and sustainability systems for sheep, goats, and cattle, and the production of dry food used in agriculture. It also seeks to promote best practices in meat production, integrate advanced technologies, and encourage environmentally friendly practices in cattle breeding. The project requires a financial commitment of \u20ac35 million, with funding sources including the European Commission (\u20ac15 million), the Republic of Cyprus (\u20ac15 million), and the Cyprus Institute (\u20ac5 million). The SMARTFARM project emphasizes the use of advanced technologies and early warning systems to improve productivity and practices in animal farming. It focuses on diversifying domestic animal product production, particularly meat and cheese, to improve quality and nutritional value. The project’s success depends on collaboration with the Institute of Genetics and Environment (IGE) and involves deploying smart agriculture technologies. Malas highlighted the potential for a “third green revolution” through the use of precision equipment, IoT, sensors, actuators, geo-location systems, big data, and UAVs in agriculture. Specific measures in cattle breeding aim to reduce costs, enhance animal units, control pollution, and increase revenue by 20%. The project will use environmental monitoring systems, early warning alerts, and a nationwide management system to improve operations and sustainability in cattle breeding. The project also includes a genetic improvement initiative in collaboration with the AGRICYGEN program and several key collaborators, such as the Agricultural Research Institute, CyRIC, Teagasc, the Volcani Centre, INRAe, and the Veterinary School of the University of Nicosia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[186,189,3,203,304,250,63,109,299,406,433,437],"class_list":["post-2749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cyprus","tag-business","tag-businesspick","tag-cyprus","tag-environment","tag-funding","tag-google","tag-innovation","tag-internet","tag-israel","tag-nicosia","tag-school","tag-startups-and-innovation"],"acf":{"keyphrase":"","keywords":"","sourceimg":"","country-category":""},"yoast_head":"\n