DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Cloudfarms is a fully cloud‑based swine production management platform that centralizes farm data and analytics to support pork producers of all sizes. The platform offers a variety of services such as sow management, breeding and multiplication, boar and semen analysis, and other farm management related functionalities like collecting real-time data of swine health. The tool can also assist in farm management, particularly in creating workflow and traceable field to fork processes. The technology addresses the challenge of inefficient, labor-intensive, and fragmented data recording in pig production by enabling real‑time, mobile‑enabled data capture and comprehensive traceability across the supply chain.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The solution is a cloud‑based digital platform accessible through web and mobile applications, integrated with on-farm IoT sensors and devices for real-time data collection. The backend processes production, performance, and traceability data, while the user-facing interface offers dashboards, alerts, and reporting tools. The solution’s so-called 'Pig Passport' feature enables tracking of individual animals from birth to slaughter, ensuring compliance and full transparency.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The main users are pig producers, farm managers, livestock integrators, and processors. The platform is used by both large-scale integrated operations and smallholder farmers, with adoption in over 40 countries.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
This initiative operates under a subscription and fee-for-service model, providing ongoing cloud access, data analytics, and technical support. Cloudfarms was acquired by BASF in 2020, reflecting strategic investment in digital livestock farming. No specific funding amount is publicly disclosed.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
The overall aim of the initiative is to enhance operational efficiency, improve animal welfare, and strengthen food supply chain transparency in pork production. Since its launch in 2013, and particularly after BASF’s acquisition in 2020, the platform has been adopted in over 40 countries.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
BASF; Big Dutchman; BOPIL; DanBred; Darby; Danish Genetics; DNA; Genesus; Hermitage; Jyga; Nedap; PIC; Schauer; Skiold; Topigs
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
