Next Generation Data-Led Dairying, the Sixth meeting in the series of Conferences funded by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation, was held on Monday and Tuesday, 18th/19th of November 2024 ("lunch-to-lunch") at the Moredun Research Institute, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Thank you to all who participated, we hope that you enjoyed the experience
The theme this year revolved around the use of data in the dairy sector. In an era where “Artificial Intelligence” has revolutionised the acronym AI for farmers, the opportunities offered by the collection, processing and use of detailed information are substantial. So, perhaps, are the risks. There are significant challenges to be overcome if the full potential of data-based decision-making is to be realised. How should the data be gathered in the first place? How much data is needed, and can there be an excess that hinders rather than helps? Who owns the data? How should it be processed and interpreted to obtain maximum benefit? Who takes responsibility if things go wrong? How far down the AI route should we go? Where in the dairy foods chain could data use have most (and least) impact?
