KALRO Sheep Data Collection System – National Livestock Information Platform

The KALRO Sheep Data Collection System is a comprehensive digital solution developed for the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to modernize livestock data collection, management, and analysis across Kenya. This mobile-first platform enables field officers to collect, manage, and analyze sheep production data in real-time, even in remote areas with limited internet connectivity.

The system represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology, replacing paper-based data collection with a robust, offline-first mobile application that integrates seamlessly with a web-based management dashboard. The platform supports the entire data lifecycle – from farmer registration and animal tracking to health monitoring, breeding management, and performance analysis

Objectives

• Deploy system in 10 dairy cooperatives
• Track 50,000 liters daily
• Enable EU export compliance
• Mobile app for farmer data entry