Russian Student Builds AI-Powered “Smart Farm” to Monitor Dairy Cows
The system uses computer vision to track cattle health and productivity, promising to cut labor costs and boost farm efficiency.
A third-year student at the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Polina Yastrebova, is developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform dairy farming. Her system relies on computer vision to monitor cattle in real time, analyzing video feeds to track behavior, activity levels, and health indicators. According to the university’s press office, the project could make dairy farms significantly more profitable while reducing manual workloads.
The “smart farm” platform can detect early signs of disease, determine the optimal time for milking, and generate automated reports for farmers. Instead of hours of visual inspection, farmers gain immediate access to actionable data about each cow. The prototype has already won a grant competition, and major agricultural enterprises have expressed interest.
Yastrebova is now refining the system based on farmer feedback. Her work illustrates how the next generation of Russian specialists is reshaping the country’s agricultural sector—bringing cutting-edge AI solutions directly into the hands of farmers.
