Aquaculture operations worldwide are embracing smart farming technology, transitioning from traditional, experience-based practices to precision aquaculture. This shift is fueled by innovations in smart technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, smart sensors, cloud computing, and robotics. These advancements allow farmers to collect and analyze vast amounts of data from crops and livestock, revolutionizing the industry.
The convergence of information technology (IT) with operational technology (OT) is a game-changer. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) enables real-time data collection, monitoring, and process automation. For instance, in shrimp farming, emerging technologies automate feeding, monitor environmental conditions, and alert production staff when issues arise. The benefits include reduced costs, improved shrimp health, higher crop yields, increased profits, and greater operational efficiency.
Despite technological advancements, human involvement remains crucial. Augmented intelligence, where humans collaborate with smart machines, represents the next phase of aquaculture technology. Large corporate farms may be better positioned to invest in these technologies, but barriers such as adoption costs and fear of change persist. How each country’s farmers adapt to this paradigm shift has the potential to determine the industry’s long-term viability.
During this presentation we will explore how information and operational technology can combine to improve our understanding and optimization of the feeding strategy for pond reared shrimp.