How Amul is using AI dairy farming to put 36 million farmers first

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by Dashveenjit Kaur

February 23, 2026

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Amul, the world’s largest dairy cooperative, has launched Amul AI, an innovative platform leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to empower 36 million women milk producers in Gujarat, India. This groundbreaking initiative uses decades of cooperative data to provide farmers with personalized, round-the-clock guidance through a mobile app and voice calls. Named Sarlaben, the AI assistant is accessible via the Amul Farmer app, which has already been downloaded by over one million users across Android and iOS platforms. The system integrates with Amul’s Automatic Milk Collection System (AMCS) and Pashudhan application to offer cattle-specific recommendations, marking a significant leap in agricultural technology for small-scale farmers. What sets Amul AI apart is its extensive training data, drawn from 200 crore milk procurement transactions annually, veterinary records, artificial insemination data, and satellite imagery. Every cow in the system has a unique ID, enabling detailed tracking of feed intake, disease history, and milking patterns. This level of precision allows farmers to make timely decisions that boost animal productivity and income. The platform is currently available in Gujarati but could expand to 20 Indian languages, reaching Amul’s presence in 20,000 villages across 20 states. India’s dairy sector faces a productivity paradox: while it leads the world in milk production, per-animal yield remains low due to challenges like small herd sizes, limited veterinary access, and lack of awareness about modern farming practices. By bridging this information gap, Amul AI addresses a critical bottleneck for farmers in remote areas. For instance, a farmer with a sick cow at midnight can now instantly receive guidance through Sarlaben, significantly improving their ability to manage livestock effectively. This initiative highlights the potential of AI to transform agriculture beyond Silicon Valley labs, reaching small-scale farmers in

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Originally published on AI News on 2/23/2026