Leveraging Custom Verification Tags to Promote Animal Welfare in Dairy Farming

A renowned dairy cooperative aimed to set new benchmarks for animal welfare in its supply chain. With an expansive network of dairy farmers, the cooperative wanted to ensure that humane treatment of animals was a priority. However, the absence of a system to monitor and verify animal welfare practices posed a significant challenge.

To address this, the cooperative adopted TraceX’s Custom Verification Tags feature, enabling them to assign and track animal welfare credentials among their farmers.

About the Company

TechnoServe is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty by leveraging the power of the private sector. It supports individuals in the developing world to enhance their farms, businesses, and industries, thereby fostering economic growth and sustainable development. One notable initiative is in the dairy value chain which involves dairy partners working across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, to improve the dairy industry and its associated benefits.

Industry

Foundation – Non Profit Organization

Region

India- Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh

Use Case

Strengthening milk traceability with an objective covering animal welfare and women empowerment

Features Used

Hierarchy and Role Management

Farmer Onboarding

Dairy Master

Dashboarding & Reporting

API Integrations

Challenges

Lack of Visibility into Animal Welfare Practices:
The cooperative had limited visibility into whether farmers adhered to humane animal treatment standards, making it difficult to promote ethical practices.
Building Trust Among Stakeholders:
Consumers and partners increasingly demanded transparency about sourcing practices, including animal welfare.
Standardizing Welfare Practices Across Farmers:
Ensuring consistent adherence to animal welfare guidelines across a large farmer network was challenging without a monitoring mechanism.

Solutions

TraceX introduced its Custom Verification Tags feature, tailored to highlight specific farmer credentials such as “Animal Welfare Farmers”

Key Features of the Solution:

Custom Tags for Animal Welfare:

Farmers adhering to specific animal welfare standards were assigned the “Animal Welfare Farmers” tag.

Tags were based on criteria such as proper shelter, access to clean water, and humane treatment of livestock.

Comprehensive Farmer Profiles:

Each farmer’s profile was enriched with detailed verification tags, offering stakeholders a transparent view of their practices.

Real-Time Monitoring:

Regular assessments were conducted to ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines, and tags were updated accordingly.

Integration with Existing Systems:

The tagging feature was seamlessly integrated into the cooperative’s supply chain platform, minimizing disruptions.

Implementation:

Defining Welfare Standards:
The cooperative collaborated with TraceX to establish clear criteria for the “Animal Welfare Farmers” tag, aligning with international best practices.
Farmer Onboarding and Training:
Farmers were educated about animal welfare standards and the benefits of obtaining the tag. Training sessions focused on humane practices and compliance requirements.
Verification and Tagging:
Field audits and digital submissions were conducted to validate farmer practices. Verified farmers were assigned the “Animal Welfare Farmers” tag.
Stakeholder Engagement:
The cooperative leveraged the tagging feature to communicate their commitment to animal welfare to consumers, investors, and partners.

Results

Enhanced Animal Welfare Compliance:

80% of farmers in the network achieved the “Animal Welfare Farmers” tag within the first year.

Regular monitoring ensured ongoing adherence to welfare guidelines.

Improved Transparency:

Custom tags provided stakeholders with a clear and trustworthy view of farmer practices, boosting confidence in the cooperative’s supply chain.

Strengthened Brand Reputation:

By prioritizing animal welfare, the cooperative reinforced its position as an ethical and sustainable dairy brand.

Farmer Engagement and Motivation:

Farmers with the “Animal Welfare Farmers” tag experienced increased recognition and incentives, encouraging wider adoption of humane practices.

Consumer Trust:

Transparency about animal welfare practices resonated with consumers, enhancing loyalty and driving demand for ethically sourced dairy products.

Key Takeaways

Custom verification tags offer a powerful tool to monitor and promote ethical practices within supply chains.

Transparent and verified attributes enhance trust among stakeholders, driving brand value and consumer loyalty.

Empowering farmers through recognition fosters compliance and sustainable agricultural practices.

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Leveraging Custom Verification Tags to Promote Animal Welfare in Dairy Farming

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