Less work, more milk: the secret of a cattle farmer

In today's world, livestock farmers around the globe – including in Bulgaria – face the same challenges. The workday starts early and ends late, and animal care requires consistency, physical strength, and attention to detail. But how can good living conditions for animals be ensured without requiring excessive labor, especially in times of labor shortages? In Austria, one farming family decided to change their approach and improve the humane treatment of animals thanks to digitalization. Instead of struggling with the daily limitations of their old barn, the Fuereder family built a new, modern home for their cows. We present their inspiring story in the specialized column "Livestock for Example," which Agri.BG implements in collaboration with Agritop. The Fuereder family has been engaged in agriculture for generations, but the old free-range barn no longer met the needs of the animals. It was narrow, uncomfortable, and required too much time to work. "Previously, two people had ...