What Afimilk does

Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd. is an Israel-based dairy technology company, headquartered at Kibbutz Afikim and operating for nearly five decades. The company develops and manufactures an integrated platform of hardware, sensors, and software that automates dairy farm operations across cow monitoring, parlor automation, robotic milking, and herd management. Core products include the AfiCollar and AfiAct III sensors that capture per-cow behavioral data (rumination, eating, heat, activity, dry matter intake), Afimilk MPC & Milk Meter and AfiLab for ICAR-approved parlor-level milk metering and inline component analysis (fat, protein, lactose, conductivity, blood), AfiFeed for individualized concentrate feeding, AfiSort/AfiWeigh for automated sorting and weighing, and the Synergy robotic milking system designed to operate within existing parlors. All of these feed into the AfiFarm herd management software and the recently launched AfiFarm Spark interface, with the Afi2Go Prime mobile app extending access to on-the-go workflows including AI-based "Guide Me" support and automated task generation.

The platform serves commercial dairy operations ranging from mid-size farms (a few hundred cows) to mega-farms exceeding 120,000 animals, addressing labor shortages, mastitis detection, reproductive management, feed efficiency, and data fragmentation. Afimilk reports 5M+ cows managed, 120,000+ milking points, and 1,000+ dairies across global markets in North America, Europe, and Oceania. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales (collars, pedometers, milking controllers, analyzers, feeders, sorting gates, robotic systems), recurring software subscriptions tied to AfiFarm/AfiFarm Spark, and professional services for installation, integration, and ongoing support. The company goes to market via a direct, sales-led motion with modular solution architecture that allows farms to start with monitoring and expand into full parlor automation. Customers include named operations such as North Star Acres (1,500 cows), Bawhill Farm (1,100 cows), Parkview Dairy (1,700 cows), and Davenport Farm (400 cows).

Name

Afimilk

Legal name

Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd.

Website

https://afimilk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Afimilk is an Israeli dairy technology company that develops integrated cow monitoring sensors, parlor automation equipment, and herd management software for commercial dairy farms globally, serving operations from a few hundred to over 120,000 cows across 1,000+ dairies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Farm Automation Technology

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Farm Data, Monitoring & Precision Dairy Operations (AFAEACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Housing, Milking Systems & On-Farm Infrastructure Operations (AFAEACAG), Milking Systems & Parlors (Conventional, Rotary, Pipeline) (AFAAAIAA), Herd Management Software & Identification (RFID, EID, Data Platforms) (AFAAAIAH), Livestock Precision Monitoring Software (Herd/Flock Analytics, Health Alerts) (AFAAAFAM), Automatic Milking Robots (AMS) (AFAAAIAB), Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)

Keywords

• Dairy automation systems
• Herd management software
• Cow monitoring sensors
• Precision dairy farming
• Robotic milking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Afikim

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Sensors: Afimilk generates revenue from selling physical products including cow monitoring sensors (AfiCollar, AfiAct), milking equipment (MPC, milk meters), milk analyzers (AfiLab), feeding systems (AfiFeed), sorting gates (AfiSort), and robotic milking systems. These are typically one-time hardware purchases with potential for replacement parts and accessories.
2. Software Subscriptions: AfiFarm herd management software and AfiFarm Spark provide ongoing software functionality, likely through subscription licensing. Afi2Go Prime mobile app extends software access on-the-go.
3. System Integration and Support Services: Professional services for installation, configuration, training, and ongoing technical support for the integrated dairy automation systems across parlors of various sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Afimilk develops, manufactures, and markets integrated dairy farm automation systems combining cow monitoring sensors, milking parlor equipment, and herd management software. Its portfolio spans cow monitoring collars (AfiCollar) and pedometers (AfiAct III), parlor hardware such as ICAR-approved milk meters and inline milk component analyzers (AfiLab), individualized feeding systems (AfiFeed), automated sorting and weighing gates (AfiSort/AfiWeigh), robotic milking (Synergy), and the AfiFarm software platform with mobile and Spark interfaces. Solutions are modular and scalable, designed for dairy farms ranging from mid-size operations to mega farms exceeding 120,000 animals.

Product overview

Afimilk offers a modular, scalable dairy technology platform built around AfiFarm herd management software as the central intelligence layer. The platform combines cow monitoring hardware (AfiCollar collars, AfiAct III pedometers), parlor automation equipment (Afimilk MPC milk meter, AfiLab component analyzer, AfiFeed individualized feeding), and software solutions (AfiFarm, AfiFarm Spark, Afi2Go Prime mobile app). Products span three interconnected categories: Cow Monitoring delivers behavioral insights (rumination, eating, heat, feed efficiency); Dairy Automation optimizes the milking process with milk sensing and component analysis; and Software unifies all data into actionable dashboards and automated workflows. The modular architecture allows farms to start with cow monitoring and expand to full automation over time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AfiCollar: Cow monitoring collar that delivers insights on rumination, eating, heat detection, feed efficiency and more.
• AfiAct III
• AfiFarm
• AfiFarm Spark
• Afi2Go Prime
• Afimilk MPC & Milk Meter
• AfiLab
• AfiFeed
• AfiSort / AfiWeigh
• Synergy

Products and services

• AfiFarm Herd management software that unifies data collected from cow monitoring sensors and parlor sensors into dashboards, alerts, and reports for dairy farm operators, enabling enhanced performance and profitability.
• AfiFarm Spark Next-generation herd management software delivering insights at individual cow, group, and herd levels with intuitive dashboards, visual sorting tools, automated smart task lists, and 24/7 AI-based support and Guide Me workflows.
• Afi2Go Prime Mobile application for on-the-go herd management providing real-time AfiFarm data, task assignment and tracking, cow-side management with interactive cow cards, real-time notifications, and offline capability with automatic sync.
• AfiCollar Cow monitoring collar that delivers continuous insights on individual cow rumination, eating, heat detection, and feed efficiency, including unique individual cow dry matter intake (DMI) measurement.
• AfiAct III Pedometer-based monitoring system that identifies cows and monitors activity for insights on reproduction (heat detection), calving, rest, and welfare.
• Feed Efficiency Service Service that accurately measures individual cow dry matter intake (DMI) and calculates feed efficiency and Income over Feed cost (IoF) of each cow to convert feed into profit.
• Afimilk MPC & Milk Meter ICAR-approved milking point controller and milk meter that gives full control of the milking process, accurately measuring milk flow, yield, conductivity, and parlor performance from every cow at every milking, with built-in conductivity sensing for early mastitis detection.
• AfiLab Inline milk component analyzer that detects blood and measures fat, protein, and lactose from every cow at every milking, transforming milk into a strategic data source for health and nutrition decisions.
• AfiFeed Individualized feeding system that automatically responds to each cow's needs by distributing concentrate based on real-time data, lifecycle stage, and performance, reducing waste and boosting production.
• AfiSort / AfiWeigh Automated sorting and weighing system that identifies and sorts cows for treatment without disrupting cow flow, with optional AfiWeigh weight monitoring to identify health issues and support feeding and breeding decisions.
• Synergy Robotic milking system built to work within existing parlors, combining robotic milking technology with Afimilk's broader automation ecosystem of sensors, sorting gates, and herd management software.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat detection rate significantly increased - customer reports being 'blown away' by increased number of cows detected in heat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfimilk engages in research collaborations with institutions around the globe as part of their innovation-driven approach. The company mentions 'research collaborations' as a key aspect of their business model, working with external research partners alongside internal R&D to advance dairy technology.
• DeLavalminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock digital apps market and livestock farm management software market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.
• ZoetisminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock digital apps market and livestock farm management software market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.
• GEA Group AGminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock farm management software market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.
• TrimbleminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock digital apps market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.
• CainthusminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock digital apps market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.
• ConnecterraminorOthersListed alongside Afimilk as key players in the livestock digital apps market. Not confirmed as active partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Global animal health leader expanding into dairy data and monitoring products. Co-listed with Afimilk in the livestock digital apps market and increasingly competitive in on-farm data analytics.
• Trimble (agriculture division): Precision agriculture platform with farm management software. Co-listed with Afimilk in livestock digital apps and competes at the herd/farm management software layer.
• GEA Group: Large industrial supplier of milking parlors, dairy automation, and farm management solutions. Competes with Afimilk across large-scale dairy installations and software-enabled herd management.
• DeLaval: Global incumbent in dairy farm equipment, milking systems, and herd management. Directly comparable as a full-stack dairy automation provider overlapping with Afimilk's MPC, parlor, and herd management offerings.

Direct peers

• BouMatic: US-based dairy equipment manufacturer offering milking parlors, milk cooling, and herd management systems. Comparable to Afimilk across parlor hardware and on-farm dairy automation.
• DairyMaster: Irish dairy technology company specializing in milking systems, automatic feeding, and herd management software. Comparable mid-sized peer targeting similar mid-to-large dairy operations as Afimilk.
• SCR Dairy (Allflex Livestock Intelligence): Cow monitoring and RFID specialist (now part of MSD Animal Health / Allflex). Directly comparable to Afimilk in cow-side sensors, heat detection, and rumination monitoring.
• Lely: Dutch leader in dairy automation, especially robotic milking (Astronaut) and cow monitoring. The closest direct peer to Afimilk, competing in parlor automation, sensors, and herd management software.

Emerging players

• Connecterra: AI-driven dairy cow monitoring platform using sensor and software analytics. Comparable as an emerging software-led alternative to Afimilk's AfiFarm and AfiCollar analytics stack.
• Cainthus: Computer vision–based livestock monitoring company. Emerging peer addressing the same heat detection, welfare, and behavior analytics use cases Afimilk serves via collars and pedometers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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