[Music] welcome to another farming documentary deep dive [Music] Five technologies to reduce livestock farming costs by 30% is today's game changer Cutting $60 billion 0 cents from US farm budgets How do farmers make it happen Ready to explore the tech revolutionizing ranches Drop a comment What's your biggest farm cost headache Precision Livestock Farming Health and Wealth [Music] Smarts First up Precision Livestock Farming PLF uses sensors AI and smart ear tags to monitor livestock [Music] In Iowa's cattle yards tags track vitals and grazing catching diseases early and saving $50 per cow 20% less on vet bills Predictive analytics flag health risks slashing treatment costs 15% [Music] Rancher Clara Holt says PLF stopped a $12,000 cense [Music] outbreak Economically it lifts yields by $90 per head [Music] At $5 to $50 setups challenge small farms but USDA grants [Music] help Rural internet gaps persist Cows don't wait for Wi-Fi [Music] Curious how PLF stats shine in a farming documentary This precision flows into feeding efficiency next Automated feeding systems Less waste more gains [Music] Harnessing PLF's data automated feeding systems deliver tailored rations [Music] In Minnesota's swine barns sensors adjust feed by weight and age cutting waste by 15% $30,000 0 cents saved yearly for one Zero [Music] hogs AI feed models optimize nutrition trimming cost 10% without harming health [Music] Worker Luis Gomez shares "I focus on pigs not scoops USDA waste rules align here but $20,000 0 $100 setups." [Music] Dawn placing eases pain though power hiccups [Music] disrupt seena processing factories robotic feeders feed savings pave the way for energy cuts [Music] Solar power and environmental control Green and [Music] lean With feed costs down solarp powered environmental controls light up [Music] savings In Texas dairies panels and automated ventilation systems regulate barns slashing energy bills by 30% $15,000 0 yearly for 200 cows [Music] Federal credits offset 26% of $10 to $50 [Music] costs Farmer Aisha Khan says solar keeps my cows comfy cheek [Music] Animals thrive stress-free boosting yields 5% Thinking solar fits a farming documentary This green tech leads to turning waste into profit [Music] Anorobic digesttors and manure systems Waste to revenue Building on sustainability anorobic digesttors and automated manure systems shine in [Music] Wisconsin Digesttors convert manure to bio gas cutting electricity costs 25% $40,000 0 saved for 500 cows while producing fertilizer [Music] Automated cleaners reduce labor 20% and disease risk via [Music] disinfection Operator Sam Reed notes "My digesttor's a cash cow [Music] At $1 to $5 million 0 costs intimidate but grants [Music] help Socially they add $2 million 0 in local jobs [Music] Cows stay healthier Win-win Ever toured a processing facto's waste tech Grazing smarter comes next [Music] From waste to fields virtual fencing and feed tech redefine [Music] grazing In Montana GPS collars save 40% on fencing $20,000 per 1,000 acres while hydroponic fodder cuts feed costs 10% during droughts Rancher Ellie Dunn says "My app and fodder system save [Music] hours Setup runs $10 to $30 Tariffs on collars 10% sting [Music] Soil testing boosts pasture nutrition reducing supplements 5% Glitches frustrate but cows adapt fast Picture this in a farming documentary What's your grazing hack These tools face hurdles but deliver big [Music] Connecting these texts challenges loom Small farms 60% under 100 acres struggle with costs $50 to $5 million 0 upfront [Music] [Applause] [Music] Spotty internet slows PLF and fencing Farmers counter with co-ops and leases Animals adjust well Cows learn virtual fences in [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] days Socially tech cuts labor burnout Training eases [Music] [Applause] resistance Tax breaks and biocurity laws drive adoption Which tech tempts you most Grit turns obstacles into win [Music] Ready for more in our next farming documentary Share your thoughts What's farming's next [Music] frontier In the United States and China pig farming operates on a staggering scale producing billions of pounds of pork annually to meet global demand [Music] China the world's largest pork producer raises over 700 million pigs each year accounting for nearly half of global production While the United States contributes around 75 million pigs annually with cuttingedge farming [Music] [Applause] technologies these two nations showcase the heights of industrial pig farming blending modernity and efficiency to feed billions [Music] For anyone curious about the intricate workings of this massive industry a farming documentary offers a compelling look at the technological innovation and logistical complexity behind these [Applause] [Music] figures on And trains are hailed in many farming documentaries as one of the most efficient ways to transport hundreds of pigs offering speed and cost savings over long distances [Music] A single freight train racing across vast landscapes can carry thousands of pigs at once significantly reducing costs and cutting transit times compared to trucks Environmentally trains emit far less pollution per animal making them a greener option in logistics [Music] While trains promise speed and savings what price do the pigs pay on this journey If speed saves money but compromises welfare is it truly efficient [Music] This efficiency comes at a cost to the pigs themselves Packed tightly into compartments the relentless vibrations and loud noises of the journey can lead to severe stress anxiety and even injury [Music] Let us know what you think by commenting number one if you find it beneficial When pigs need to cross oceans ships become the only option transforming into massive floating farms that carry animals over vast distances [Music] These ships are capable of transporting thousands of pigs in a single trip making them an efficient choice for international [Music] trade with lower costs featured in farming documentaries per animal compared to other methods Shipping by sea is a cornerstone of the global pork supply chain However the journey is fraught with [Music] challenges Overcrowding limited ventilation and the sheer length of the voyage can cause severe stress dehydration and even death for the animals [Music] [Applause] [Music] Environmental concerns also loom large as these ships release significant carbon emissions and often dump waste into the ocean [Music] Comparing trains and ships for transporting pigs in farming documentaries reveals distinct advantages and challenges for each [Music] Trains are highly efficient for land routes capable of carrying thousands of pigs across vast distances in a fraction of the time it would take by [Music] road It usually travels 500 to 700 m per day According to a 2020 logistics study trains reduce transit time by up to 40% compared to trucks minimizing costs and carbon [Music] emissions However they can cause significant animal stress due to noise and vibrations [Music] Ships on the other hand are essential for international trade with some livestock carriers transporting over 20,000 pigs in a single trip While more cost effective for long-distance routes shipping poses greater welfare risks due to prolonged journeys dehydration and disease outbreaks [Music] Experts in the farming documentary agree that while trains are ideal for regional transport ships dominate in capacity for global markets [Music] Raising pigs involves more than just feed housing or shipping [Music] cost Significant hidden costs can significantly impact profitability which many farming documentaries have emphasized before [Music] include environmental management expenses like waste disposal and odor control which are crucial for compliance and community relations [Music] Labor costs extend beyond direct wages encompassing the time and effort invested by farmers often with limited returns on their [Music] labor Energy consumption for lighting heating and cooling along with water usage for both animals and sanitation adds up [Music] considerably Furthermore the everpresent risk of disease outbreaks fluctuating market prices and unforeseen weather events contribute to significant financial uncertainty [Music] [Applause] [Music] AI technologies are gradually developing and created by human hands What if each processing factory gradually has fewer people working Please share your thoughts below in the comments section of this video And lastly don't forget to 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