Mengniu’s model farm just outside of Hohhot is billed as the United Nations of dairy farms. Although, farm hardly seems like the right term for this high tech and innovative showcase. The nearly 600 hectare farm has capacity for 10,000 cows, all selectively bred in vitro for high milk producing genetics. Surrounding fields provide cattle with forage from 12 different countries. The dairy production facilities integrate cutting-edge automation technology, much of it from technology transfer from Mengniu’s Australien partners.
Mengniu was established in 1999 by Niu Gusheng, former employee of rival Yili Dairy. At only 9 years old and already with 30,000 employees and 2B USD in annual revenues, Mengniu has grown through great management and effecient operations, all evident at its showcase farm.
This video shows the beginning and end of the milk production process. Notice how few people are required for production.
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Author: BeijingGourmand
Keywords: Mengniu milk dairy cows robotics
Added: August 28, 2008
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