Enhancing Goat and Sheep Farm Management with IoT-Enabled Weighing Devices

Abstract

The objective of this community service activity is to introduce and demonstrate the use of IoT-enabled weighing devices for goats and sheep to local farmers. Local goat and sheep farmers in Riau Province who are interested in improving their farm management through the adoption of smart technologies. Participatory approach to ensure active engagement. Direct demonstration and supervised hands-on practice. Distribution of simple user manuals and instructional materials. Use of real livestock (goats and sheep) during the demonstration to enhance practical understanding. The community service activity successfully introduced and demonstrated the use of IoT-based weighing devices to local goat and sheep farmers. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on practice, farmers gained a better understanding of the device's potential to improve livestock management. The successful demonstration of IoT-based weighing devices has significant implications for the future of livestock farming, particularly in rural and small-scale farming communities. By integrating IoT technology into farming practices, farmers can improve productivity, track livestock health and growth more effectively, and make data-driven decisions that optimize operations.