GROUP MEMBERS MADIA, AIDA PENINULA, JESSABEL PENAVERDE,RAYMOND ARGAO, GERALD PAR, RENALD
SALFORD & CO. Harnessing Precision and Innovation: A Systematic Review of Precision Livestock Farming and IoT Technologies in the Philippines TITLE Albino N. Taer & Erma C. Taer (Surigao State College of Technology) *Published:* January 2025 in Ceylon Journal of Science AUTHOR
RATIONALE / BACKGROUND Smallholder livestock systems in the Philippines face inefficiencies in monitoring animal health, feed use, and environmental conditions. IoT and precision livestock farming (PLF) offer a pathway to boost productivity and welfare under resource constraints.
PROBLEM STATED Low adoption of PLF/IoT leads to poor resource use, disease detection delays, and limited scalability in predominantly small-scale Philippine farming.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Assess the current state of implementation. Adoption barriers/facilitators, and policy/legal environment. Affecting PLF/IoT in Philippine livestock farming.
METHODOLOGY Systematic literature review of published research (2009–March 2024), categorizing empirical & conceptual studies across poultry, swine, dairy, logistics, animal health, and environment.
FINDINGS Key advances in animal health monitoring, environmental sensors, supply chain, incubation systems.
FINDINGS high equipment cost poor rural connectivity lack of digital skills, and policy gaps/legal incentives. BARRIERS INCLUDE:
FINDINGS Adoption driven by collaboration among researchers, suppliers, policymakers, and farmer groups.
POLICY/LEGAL BASIS Cites existing Philippine mandates for agriculture tech R\&D: Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA, RA 8435), and Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) authority to promote R\&D and technology transfer
CONCLUSION PLF and IoT have great potential but require systemic support to scale-especially in smallholder settings.
RECOMMENDATIONS Implement farmer‑friendly financing schemes and subsidies. Enhance internet connectivity and rural infrastructure. Provide digital literacy training and capacity building. Develop clear policy incentives for tech adoption and collaboration
ACP108 The insights from this study are highly relevant to farms in our community, especially as many local farmers still rely on traditional methods of livestock management. Applying precision livestock farming (PLF) and IoT technologies can bridge the gap between manual practices and smart farming. For instance, using simple sensors to monitor animal health or temperature can help small-scale farmers detect illnesses early and prevent livestock losses. This is especially important in rural areas where access to veterinary services may be limited. YOUR INSIGHTS: HOW CAN THIS BE APPLIED TO FARMS IN YOUR COMMUNITY OR COUNTRY?