How Data Improves Dairy Farm Profitability. Interview with Ivan Azmanov

At Dinamica Generale, we believe that real innovation comes directly from field experience.

For this reason, we are pleased to share an interview with our official partner in Bulgaria, Ivan Azmanov, founder of FarmCares.

In this interview, Ivan explains how precision feeding, digital tools, and NIR technology are helping dairy farms improve control, reduce waste, and increase profitability in real working conditions.

The interview was originally published in the agricultural magazine AgroBio Technika (ABT), a reference publication for the livestock sector in Eastern Europe.

Read the full original interview: AgroBio Technika (ABT)

From Theory to Practice: A Real Case Study

The Hidden Cost of Feeding Deviations

In many dairy farms, the issue is not ration formulation, it’s execution.

Even when diets are correctly balanced by nutritionists, small deviations during loading and feeding can lead to significant economic losses and nutritional inconsistencies.

• Protein Meal Overuse: A ration designed for 15 tons resulted in an actual usage of 17 tons. This represents a direct increase in feed cost, without any improvement in animal performance or milk yield.
• Mineral Supplements: Planned consumption was around 7 tons, while actual usage exceeded 9 tons. Beyond the financial impact, this can create nutrient imbalances, potentially affecting animal health and efficiency.
• Grain Mix: Instead of the expected 8 kg per head, actual feeding exceeded 9 kg. This leads to ration imbalance, reduced feed efficiency, and suboptimal nutrient utilization.

Key insight

A perfectly formulated ration delivers value only when it is executed with the same level of precision. Without control and measurement:

• feed costs increase
• nutritional consistency decreases
• farm performance becomes less predictable

This is where precision feeding systems make the difference: they ensure that what is planned is exactly what is delivered.

Turning Feeding into a Controlled Process

This is where solutions like DTM play a key role. Instead of relying on assumptions, farms can:

• Monitor loading and unloading in real time
• Track every ingredient used
• Detect deviations instantly
• Analyze feed efficiency through detailed reports

Feeding becomes a data-driven process, managed through clear KPIs.

Real-Time Decisions with NIR Technology

Another key element is the use of EVONIR technology. Unlike traditional lab analysis, NIR allows:

• Immediate measurement of Dry Matter, Protein, Fiber, Starch
• Real-time adjustment of rations
• Continuous quality control

This is particularly important for silage, where variability directly impacts intake and performance.

The Power of Integration

The real advantage comes from combining technologies into one ecosystem. With Dinamica Generale solutions, farms can integrate:

• Weighing systems
• Feeding management software
• NIR analyzers
• Cloud platforms

Technology alone is not enough. Successful farms ensure:

• Operator training for correct execution
• Management involvement for control and decision-making

Because without control data has no impact.

Conclusion

From Cost Center to Profit Driver Feeding is not just a daily task it is the largest opportunity to improve profitability. This real-world experience shows that:

• Small inefficiencies generate large losses
• Data enables immediate corrections
• Integrated systems deliver measurable results

The future belongs to farms that manage feeding as a strategic business process.

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