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The African Swine Fever (ASF) Epidemic and Outdoor IoT Technology as a New Defense Line for the Pig Farming Industry

Recently, suspected cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were reported in Taichung. 195 pigs were culled to prevent the spread, and simultaneous transportation and slaughter bans were implemented across Taiwan, causing panic in the pig farming industry and consumer market. Taiwan has a pork self-sufficiency rate of 87.5%. If the epidemic spreads, it will not only threaten food safety but also impact a supply chain worth hundreds of billions of dollars. African Swine Fever is highly virulent and highly contagious. The virus can survive in frozen pork for up to a thousand days. Currently, there is no vaccine or cure... Read More

November 05, 2025 Smart Agriculture Classroom Smart Agriculture Industry Trends

What is African Swine Fever (ASF)? Can it Infect Humans? The Complete Epidemic Prevention Guide Pig Farmers Must Know

In August 2018, an invisible storm silently struck Liaoning Province, China. Within a few months, the epidemic caused over a million pigs to be culled, throwing the entire Asian pig farming industry into unprecedented panic. This is the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF). As a practitioner who has focused on Smart Livestock for a long time, I have seen many pig farmers caught off guard due to a lack of understanding of this disease, and I have also seen how farms with excellent disease prevention can stand firm amidst the epidemic. Today, I want to talk to you in the simplest and most practical way about what African Swine Fever is, whether it infects humans, and how we should deal with it... Read More

November 03, 2025 Smart Agriculture Classroom Smart Agriculture Industry Trends

How Precision Livestock Builds the First Line of Defense Against Swine Fever — Application of IoT Technology in African Swine Fever (ASF) Early Warning

When a severe animal epidemic strikes, the pig farming industry must not only respond quickly but also 'know in advance.' African Swine Fever (ASF) is one of the most devastating infectious swine diseases globally, and there is currently no effective vaccine. Fortunately, with the application of IoT technology in livestock farms, 'Precision Livestock Farming' (PLF) has become a crucial weapon for early disease detection. Precision livestock farming uses sensors, cameras, and algorithms to build a 24-hour health observation system for pigs... Read More

October 31, 2025 Smart Agriculture Classroom Smart Agriculture Industry Trends

What is Precision Agriculture? Low-Cost Data Tools That Even Smallholder Farmers Can Use

Every time I chat with farmers, the most frequently asked question is: 'Doesn't precision agriculture cost a lot of money? Us small farmers probably can't afford it, right?' Hearing this, I smile and tell everyone: 'That's the biggest misconception about precision agriculture!' In reality, precision agriculture is not an out-of-reach high-tech concept; it's more of a mindset. Its core is: 'Using data to help farmers make smarter decisions.' You can think of it as a 'navigation system' in the fields. In the past, farming relied on experience and intuition. Facing changing weather and soil is like driving on an unfamiliar country road; if you aren't careful, you might take a detour or hit a dead end. But with a navigation system, it tells you the road conditions ahead, helping you avoid traffic jams and choose the smoothest route. Precision agriculture is this 'navigation system,' allowing us to no longer rely on luck, but on science and data for farming. And I must emphasize, smallholder farmers actually need precision agriculture even more... Read More

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