How MilkedIn is Revolutionising Dairy Management

In dairy farming, farmers are increasingly relying on technology to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Mobile apps, like MilkedIn are transforming how dairy farms are managed, by providing real-time data, automating routine tasks and significantly reducing operational tasks.

Available to over 10,000 milk suppliers and widely used across Ireland, the MilkedIn app has become a hugely recognised tool in the dairy industry. Let’s dive into the key benefits and explore real-world examples of how these apps are making a difference to our clients and their clients.

Real-Time Data Management

One of the greatest advantages mobile apps provide is real-time data management. With MilkedIn, farmers can access information on milk collections, test results and payments, all at their fingertips. This access enables farmers to monitor their production on a daily basis, identify patterns in milk quality and quantity and make informed decisions about their herd management.

Hugh Holland, Quality Manager at Barryroe Milk, highlighted how “farmers get a notification within less than 24 hours. Suppliers now have an abundance of information to avail of in a very sleek user-friendly app. The power to analyse and compare data is immense in regard to quality and supply.” This kind of immediate access to data empowers farmers to address issues swiftly and optimise their production.

Automating Processes for Efficiency

Mobile apps have significantly streamlined manual processes, allowing farmers to focus on more critical aspects of their work. By automating tasks like sending notifications and sharing test results, apps like MilkedIn save time and reduce the need for manual communication.

Peter Fleming, Chairman and Dairy Supplier at Barryroe Co-op, shared that “the MilkedIn app has become an essential device in analysing my milk data on a day-to-day basis.” He also emphasised that receiving milk collection details and test results instantly through the app has been invaluable, further underscoring the app’s impact on improving communication and efficiency for farmers.

Reduced Operational Costs

Efficiency is directly linked to cost savings. By using mobile apps, farmers can save money in various ways. COREmilk reduces the need for SMS costs by delivering co-op notifications through push notifications instead of text messages. Over time, this seemingly small shift leads to significant savings, especially for co-ops with hundreds of members.

Furthermore, having immediate access to performance data allows farmers to optimise feeding and breeding schedules, preventing wastage and improving milk production quality.

Empowering Farmers with Data

Mobile apps empower farmers by giving them access to their current and historical data. The MilkedIn app provides easy-to-read graphs, allowing farmers to review patterns in milk volume, quality, and payment trends. This data can be pivotal for planning future production cycles or pinpointing potential issues in herd management.

Eamon Duignan, General Manager of Member Relations at Lakeland Dairies, emphasised the app’s value, stating: “We’re delighted to bring the MilkedIn app to our 3,200 suppliers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The MilkedIn App is an innovative and exciting development, helping to equip farmers with on-farm decision making. We encourage all farmers to download the app. If you’re milking, get MilkedIn!”

Conclusion

The adoption of mobile apps like MilkedIn is transforming the way dairy farms operate, providing farmers with powerful tools to manage their data, automate processes, and ultimately save on operational costs. By streamlining communication and making essential data available on the go, farmers are empowered to make smarter, faster decisions that enhance productivity and profitability.

With over 10,000 milk suppliers already using the app and real-world results from farms across Ireland, it’s clear that apps like MilkedIn are not just conveniences – they are essential tools for the future of dairy farming.