A poultry farming AI: Would it be useful?

Before you answer, keep in mind: this isn’t a real thing—yet. At Kukufarm, we’ve been exploring the idea of developing a poultry farming AI in the future, but for now, it’s just a concept. Still, it’s worth considering: What if such an AI existed?

If you’ve already used AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini, you likely have an idea of what we’re talking about. So, the question is: Would you consider a poultry farming AI useful?

What is a poultry farming AI?

In simple terms, a poultry farming AI would be an intelligent chatbot designed to provide accurate, practical information about poultry farming. Unlike advanced models like ChatGPT, we envision something simpler and more tailored to the needs of poultry farmers.

For example, you could ask it:

• How much capital is needed to raise 1,000 layer birds in Kenya?
• What materials are required for such an operation?
• What are the potential financial returns?
• What’s the most productive breed for a deep litter system?
• What’s the best poultry system for raising a specific breed?

In short, it would deliver precise, actionable insights tailored to your farming needs.

Why a poultry farming AI

Based on conversations with poultry farmers, we’ve noticed a recurring challenge: many practical questions require years of experience to answer accurately. Unfortunately, this kind of knowledge isn’t easily accessible. Here’s why:

The Need for Organized Knowledge: If farmers organized and shared their data, they could create a valuable knowledge resource. However, navigating such a database would likely require an AI to make it truly useful.

Lack of Benchmark Data: There’s no centralized collection of poultry farming benchmarks. Even flock suppliers rarely share critical details like breed performance, mortality rates, egg production cycles, or potential financial yields.

Limited Data Collection by Farmers: Many farmers don’t systematically collect or share data within their communities. While word-of-mouth advice is common, it’s often anecdotal and not documented for future reference.

Would a poultry farming AI help you?

Admittedly, the idea is still far-fetched. For such an AI to work, it would need to be trained on accurate, comprehensive poultry farming data. While this is technically possible, we’re not sure such a dataset exists yet.

But if it did, the benefits for poultry farmers could be immense. For instance:

• You could make farming decisions based on data, not guesswork.
• Researching best practices would become faster and easier.
• You could verify word-of-mouth advice with reliable information.
• You’d have the tools to set up the most efficient farming operation for your specific needs and location.

For now, you can use tools like Kukufarm app available on Google Play and App Store) to keep detailed flock records. These records can help you make informed decisions today—and potentially contribute to a future poultry farming AI.

How would you use a poultry farming chatbot?

Before we get too carried away with this idea, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Specifically:

• How would you use a poultry farming AI?
• What kind of questions would you ask it?
• What responses would you find most helpful?
• Do you have any concerns or reservations about using it?
• Should such an AI even exist?

Let us know in the comments below!