MODERN MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO REDUCE LABOR DEPENDENCY ON DAIRY FARMS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1199/6g2j0530Keywords:
dairy farms, food safety, automation, precision livestock farming, artificial intelligenceAbstract
Labor shortage is one of the biggest challenges for dairy farms in Romania, having a direct impact on their productivity and sustainability. In this context, digitalization and automation become essential solutions to optimize processes and reduce dependence on manual labor. This paper analyzes the organizational and human resources management in six dairy cow farms with different farming systems (intensive, semi-intensive and extensive) in Northeast Romania. The study examines the organization of the daily work schedule on the farm, the efficiency of specialized teams compared to generalized service, and the impact of management strategies on productivity. It also discusses digitization and automation solutions applied in managerial decision-making, highlighting the advantages of using modern technologies to increase operational efficiency. The results of the study demonstrate that the implementation of these technologies contributes to optimizing production processes, reducing costs and improving the safety and quality of dairy products, as well as food security.References
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