Perspective architecture of dairy farming enterprises, using modern digital technologies for sustainable development

Abstract

The subject of dairy farming digitalization is relevant due to global factors such as population growth, climate change and food traceability needs. Negative impact of these factors on dairy farming efficiency and safety can be neutralized or significantly reduced by means of modern digital technologies introduction which are aimed at improving of enterprise environmental and economic sustainability, the effectiveness of planning, monitoring and control of animal habitat and health. Main reason for the low rate of dairy farming digitalization is that enterprise top executives are lacking clear understanding of how their organization should be transformed using modern information technologies. Problem could be solved by creation of the perspective enterprise architecture model “To Be” which relies heavily on modern digital technologies usage. System analysis and system engineering techniques, TOGAF architecture management methodology and ArchiMate architectural language are used to develop dairy enterprise architecture. Presented models allow to see digital enterprise of dairy production entirely, to demonstrate interaction of its individual architectural elements from strategy to infrastructure of the enterprise. New business opportunities, namely digital management of dairy farm and various electronic services provide real time monitoring of dairy livestock conditions, traceability, sustainability and efficiency of production processes.