Why you need to protect your farm data

As farming becomes more reliant on technology for herd monitoring and farm management, understanding the importance of cyber security is paramount

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Data and technology is increasingly being used to monitor cows and make management decisions, so protecting on-farm data is crucial
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Data and technology is increasingly being used to monitor cows and make management decisions, so protecting on-farm data is crucial

As the use of data and technology across all aspects of life continues to develop, so does the threat of cyberattacks, and with it the importance of cyber security and data protection. Unfortunately,...

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