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Keeping watch over dairy farms

Apr 23, 2025

Dairy farmers are under increasing pressure to safeguard their livestock, equipment and operations from a range of security threats.

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From cattle theft and the threat of activist trespassing, to biosecurity breaches and cyber risks, protecting productivity is becoming just as important as managing herd health and milk output.

While traditional security measures play a role, advances in on-farm surveillance technology are now helping dairy operators take a more proactive approach to security and farm management.

John Hill, co-founder of Land Watch Australia, says interest in surveillance solutions among dairy farmers is growing rapidly as farms look for ways to enhance security, improve efficiency, reduce risks and deliver peace of mind to producers.

John shares his top tips on smart surveillance for dairy operations:

Shed security: Monitoring movement within and around the sheds can help deter theft and unauthorised usage of farm machinery. Video records of work areas can provide crucial insights in case of an accident, ensuring that safety protocols are being followed and providing evidence for incident reviews.
Animal and employee welfare: Surveillance can clarify events in case of an injury or dispute, assisting in investigations and safety improvements.
Quality control: Reviewing footage of milk transfers can help maintain hygiene standards and track any anomalies in the collection process.
Fuel surveillance: Fuel is one of the most expensive inputs on a farm, and its proper management can save thousands of dollars annually.
Paddock surveillance: Livestock is the heart of all operations. Keeping an eye on stock movements, herd conditions, and calving paddocks can improve feed and stock management and animal welfare.

For more information, go to: https://landwatchaustralia.com.au/

By McPherson Media Group