Digital technologies evolution in swiftlet farming: a systematic literature review

• Main Authors: Arni Munira Markom, Yusrina Yusof, Marni Azira Markom, Hazlihan Haris, Ahmad Razif Muhammad
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES) 2024
• Subjects: SF461-473 Birds. Cage birds; T1-995 Technology (General)
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41984/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41984/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41984/; http://doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v14i4.pp4456-4470

The integration of cutting-edge technologies into swiftlet farming has greatly enhanced efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The internet of things (IoT) provides farmers with up-to-date environmental data, enabling them to create and sustain ideal circumstances for swiftlets. Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances this process by analyzing vast databases and providing farmers with well-informed choices to optimize yield. Biotechnology, by combining genetic selection and breeding programs, effectively connects with the IoT, enabling constant monitoring and control of the health and genetic traits of swiftlets. The integration of renewable energy technology seeks to diminish dependence on conventional energy sources, promoting sustainability. In this paper, a systematic review of the literature examines the utilization of digital technology in the swiftlet farmhouse. The findings were classified into three main themes: smart monitoring and control systems, advanced bird detection techniques, sustainable practices and innovative approaches, specifically in the manufacture of edible bird nests. This systematic literature review emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of swiftlet farming's technological evolution, technology developers, challenges and recommendations that farmers and the industry face in their pursuit of sustainable growth.