iLivestock recently visited the Balkan region to explore opportunities in Romania’s livestock sector alongside our partner, Ovidiu Paslea of Carpat Agritech.

In Constanța, we met with the Romanian Goat Breeders Federation CAPRIROM, representing 300,000 animals, and discussed ways to support local breeders with innovative solutions. Romania’s livestock sector includes approximately 1.4M goats, 1.8M cattle, and 11M sheep, highlighting the scale and potential for collaboration.

Jamie Pugh, iLivestock Co-Founder and CCO, said:

“Our visit to Romania and meetings with CAPRIROM have been invaluable in understanding the market and strengthening our regional partnerships.”

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Whether you’re interested in partnering with us or bringing iLivestock to your region, we’d love to chat. Give us a call at +44 138 332 4358, or email us.

We congratulate Devon farmer James Warwick on being named South West Beef Farmer of the Year 2025 for his exceptional stockmanship, business sense, and enthusiasm for innovation and farm technology. At Broompark Farm, James runs a grass-based beef enterprise featuring pedigree South Devon cattle. He inherited his grandfather’s suckler herd as a teenager and has steadily expanded it into a forward-looking business, now including around 30 pedigree cows and a flock of 350 breeding ewes.

James’ dedication to breeding, rearing, and finishing healthy livestock is second to none. With a focus on pedigree South Devons, he continually improves genetics, calving efficiency, and herd health. His hard work is paying off. Nearly all of his heifers now calve at two years old, significantly impacting productivity and profitability.

What sets James apart is his openness to new ideas and technology, to improve things on the farm. From digital weigh bars and EID tagging to iLivestock software for tracking performance, he demonstrates how modern tools and working with technology can drive real business results, while complementing good stockmanship. Congratulations, James!

James - also known as FarmerJimbo97 on Instagram - received his award on 6th November at Somerset County Cricket Club, where over 240 guests attended the black-tie ceremony celebrating the ninth South West Farmer Awards.

More information

Visit the South West Farmer website for more information about James award win. If you’re interested in James’ enterprise, watch our interview with James or read his farmer story. To keep tabs on James’ farm and calf rearing activities on a more regular basis, be sure to follow him on Instagram.

Breeder Irene Steel has long produced pedigree sheep and cattle with a keen eye for quality. But as her ambitions grew, she found relying on memory and spreadsheets was no longer enough. She needed a smarter, simpler way to track performance, treatments and breeding without losing the detail that sets top-stock apart.

Farm Highlights

📍 Powblack Farm, Stirling, Scotland
🚜 480-acre farm split between Powblack (main) and Auchensalt (secondary)
🐑 Around 200 pedigree sheep, mainly Hampshire Downs, with smaller flocks of Valais Blacknose and Border Leicesters
🐂 60 head of cattle, including pedigree Simmentals, Aberdeen Angus crosses, and a small fold of Highland Cattle

Performance ceiling

“I used to run everything by eye,” says Irene. “Weights, treatments, breeding notes: they’d be in my head or scribbled somewhere. That’s when things get lost, from pen to office.”

Last winter, her lambs hit a plateau. She sensed something was off, but the cause wasn’t clear until she weighed them. The data revealed a flattened growth curve caused by coccidiosis. A prompt drench treatment helped the lambs recover quickly.

“If we hadn’t weighed them, we wouldn’t have known in time,” she shares. “iLivestock gave me the information to act before it became a real problem.”

Breeding insights on the spot

With the iLivestock app, Irene now records every weight, movement, breeding event and medicine treatment instantly. Right in the pen. No double entry, no paperwork. When she scans a QR code to log a treatment, it’s done. No delays, no missing entries.

She uses growth-trend graphs and performance analytics to guide breeding decisions: picking sires, choosing show team stock, and identifying standout lambs early. “Now I can see what’s working, not just guess at it,” she says.

More than a gut instinct

Irene says: “iLivestock has changed how I farm. Less paperwork, better decisions, and real insight that helps me breed smarter and spot problems sooner.”

With data at her fingertips, she’s moved from gut instinct to measurable results. That means better flock performance, easier farm management. I have now more confidence heading into show season.

Read the full farm story

Read Irene’s full story and see how Powblack Farm is using iLivestock

iLivestock was proud to sponsor and participate in the NSA South East Region Sheep Health, Wealth and Production (SHWAP) Conference, held online from 14–16 October 2025, helping sheep farmers use technology to improve the health and performance of their flock.

Organised by the National Sheep Association South East Region and supported by NSA Head Office, the three-evening virtual event brought together more than 500 participants from across the UK and overseas. The SHWAP conference continues to play a key role in sharing practical knowledge and advancing the resilience and sustainability of the British sheep industry.

This year’s conference covered key topics in flock health, breeding efficiency, and the role of technology in modern sheep farming. Sessions such as TechCare and Breed for CH4nge strongly reflected iLivestock’s mission — to make on-farm data capture easy, simple, and affordable for sheep and cattle farmers. By providing practical technology that grows with every farm, iLivestock helps producers make informed decisions that improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

The event was sponsored by a strong group of industry leaders including MSD Animal Health, NoBACZ Healthcare, Elanco, Bimeda, Rappa, and British wool.

iLivestock extends sincere thanks to the NSA South East Region for organising an engaging event, and to all speakers and participants for their valuable insights and contributions.

Missed the event?

Watch the sessions on the NSA YouTube channel or visit the NSA event page. Interested in partnering with iLivestock? Get in touch with us to explore sponsorship or collaboration opportunities!

We recently joined fellow agri-tech companies, livestock societies, and embassy representatives at the UKTAG & Royal Three Counties Agricultural Society Networking Luncheon, held at The Farmers Club in London. The afternoon of 23 October was filled with engaging discussions on livestock genetics, breeding, and tech innovation. For iLivestock, it was a valuable opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of agricultural technology.

The programme featured introductions from UK agri-tech firms, including iLivestock. Jamie Pugh, CCO & Co-Founder, shared updates on the company’s livestock management platform, showing how we’re helping farmers simplify operations and make smarter business decisions. Embassy representatives from Algeria, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan added a global perspective, highlighting shared goals in agricultural innovation and cross-border collaboration.

A big thank you to UKTAG and The Royal Three Counties Agricultural Society for hosting such a valuable event. We’re excited to keep the momentum going, strengthen industry partnerships, and explore new ways to support livestock farming both in the UK and around the world.

Get in Touch

Want to learn more about iLivestock? Give us a call at +44 138 324 4358 or drop us an email at [email protected].

Big news! iLivestock, the trading name of Duradiamond Software Ltd, has officially moved into a brand-new head office in Dunfermline, marking an important milestone in our mission to make livestock management smarter and simpler for farmers worldwide.

The company has relocated its headquarters to a purpose-built 8,000 sq ft facility at Fife Interchange North, bringing manufacturing, logistics, and administration together under one roof for the first time.

A new chapter

This relocation marks a significant step forward for iLivestock as we continue to grow and serve farmers around the world. Operating in more than ten international markets, we design and build hardware and software solutions that help sheep and cattle farmers manage livestock more efficiently. The new space creates a modern hub designed to support innovation, collaboration, and continued growth.

The new headquarters reflects our confidence in Fife’s infrastructure, connectivity, and skilled workforce. It also supports our plans to expand turnover from £1.4M to £22M and create over 80 new jobs, many of which will be based locally. This growth has been made possible with the support of Fife Council and Scottish Enterprise.

While our surroundings may have changed, our focus has not. It’s still the same dedicated team offering the same great support. Now from a new home designed to help us do even more for you.

Our new address

Unit 9, Fife Interchange North
Sandpiper Drive
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8EZ
Scotland, United Kingdom

More information

If you have any questions about our move, or want to learn more about iLivestock’s new chapter, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Give us a call on +44 1383 324 358, or email us at [email protected].

iLivestock has been featured in a special business and investment report on Scotland in the globally renowned newspaper, USA TODAY. The 8-page feature highlights Scotland’s economic growth and innovation across key sectors including banking, industry, renewable energy, tourism, fintech—and crucially, agriculture and food production.

Being included in this high-profile report is a major milestone for iLivestock, emphasising the company’s credibility, global relevance, and the growing impact of its technology in transforming livestock farming. The feature places iLivestock alongside leading Scottish figures such as First Minister Hon. John Swinney, CEOs from Scottish Enterprise and Scotland Food & Drink, and senior academics from top universities—a clear signal of the company’s prominence in the sector.

Scottish agritech has long been recognised for innovation, particularly in dairy. Until recently, however, sheep and beef farming had seen limited adoption of technology, constrained by Scotland’s vast, remote landscapes, limited internet connectivity, and challenging climate. iLivestock has addressed this gap with a unique software platform available on iOS, Android, and online, integrated with hardware such as Bluetooth weight indicators, weigh bars, crates, and electronic identification (EID) tags.

“When people think of agritech, they imagine robots, but outside dairy, that’s not very relevant,” says Ewen Wardman, CEO of iLivestock. “Farmers need smart solutions that act like a co-pilot, helping them make better decisions from farm data. If you can build agritech that works effectively in Scotland and adds real value, it’s likely to succeed anywhere in the world.”

“Our product targets farmers who currently don’t use technology, but new legislation—like mandatory EID tags or deforestation-free supply chains—means they need to,” Wardman adds. “By capturing data as simply as ordering a pizza, we help farmers make smarter decisions, improving profitability and sustainability. Strategic partners can also see how products like medicines affect animals in real time. Our approach has the potential to transform traditional farming globally.”

Since July 2024, iLivestock has raised $3.1 million in funding, grown revenues by 700%, and won multiple awards, including the KPMG Tech Innovation and Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards. The company has also begun exporting to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Canada, South Africa, Spain, France, Serbia, and Romania through exclusive partnerships with major players in those markets.

“Scottish families produce some of the world’s most respected beef and sheep products. I see agritech as a co-pilot for traditional farmers,” Wardman explains. “We’re considering a US entry carefully because we want to do it properly. iLivestock’s growth is happening fast, but ensuring we have the resources to maintain support in markets like the US is key before entering. Our SaaS model isn’t just about the product—it’s about supporting farmers and distributors over the long term.”

Contact us

For more information, or whether you’re interested in partnering with us or bringing iLivestock to your region, we’d love to chat. Give us a call on 0138 324 4358, or email us.

iLivestock was proud to welcome Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to its new global headquarters at Fife Interchange North this week — marking an important milestone in the company’s journey as one of Scotland’s leading agritech innovators.

The visit celebrated the official completion of the new Fife Interchange North development, where iLivestock is among the first tenants to move in. The company’s new 8,000 sq ft facility brings together its administration, manufacturing and distribution teams under one roof for the first time, providing the ideal base for the next stage of its growth.

“Scottish Enterprise, Fife Council and InvestFife have been a huge help to iLivestock,” said Ewen Wardman, CEO & Co-Founder of iLivestock. “Their support is enabling us to accelerate our growth with access to industrial office space and bring our technology to more farms worldwide. It is fantastic to see Scottish start-ups given the opportunity to expand on a global scale.”

During her visit, the Deputy First Minister toured the new premises and saw iLivestock’s technology in action, highlighting how innovative Scottish businesses are creating skilled jobs and driving sustainable growth.

“It’s been great to see a demonstration of some of the pioneering work being carried out by companies based here,” said Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. “Developments like Fife Interchange North give entrepreneurs and businesses the space they need to innovate and thrive.”

Already operating in more than ten international markets, iLivestock is now preparing for significant expansion — with plans to increase turnover from £1.4 million to £22 million within five years and to create up to 80 new jobs, many of them in Fife.

With continued support from Scottish Enterprise, Fife Council, and InvestFife, iLivestock is set to strengthen its role as a key player in Scotland’s growing agritech sector — helping farmers across the world manage their flocks and herds more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably.

Contact us

For more information about The Scottish Government’s visit to Fife Interchange North, please contact our team at [email protected].

Header image caption (left to right):

Jamie Pugh, CCO & Co-Founder iLivestock; Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes; Cllr Altany Craik, Fife Council’s Spokesperson for Finance, Economy & Strategic Planning; and Ewen Wardman, CEO & Co-Founder iLivestock.

iLivestock has partnered with Weber’s Farm Service (WFS) to help Canadian beef and sheep producers improve herd performance and meet growing traceability requirements. By combining WFS’s trusted role in supplying livestock handling equipment with iLivestock’s digital tools, the partnership aims to bring practical, on-farm solutions to producers across the country.

Through the partnership, WFS will put iLivestock’s full range of livestock management tools in the hands of Canadian producers. The platform supports animal-centric recording, enabling farmers to track individual weights, health, and performance while navigating national livestock identification and traceability rules without extra paperwork.

The collaboration builds on Weber’s established customer base and distributor network, giving iLivestock a strong local partner to expand in Canada’s livestock sector, one of the world’s top beef producers. With more than 10.9 million head of cattle and a growing sheep industry, demand for reliable, easy-to-use technology that provides insights at the animal level is increasing.

Under Canadian federal regulations, all cattle, sheep, and bison must be tagged with approved electronic identification (EID) tags before leaving the farm. These tags are primarily used to track individual animal movements in the event of a disease outbreak. The iLivestock platform simplifies these tasks and gives farmers the insights they need to manage their herds more effectively, animal by animal.

Ewen Wardman, CEO & Co-Founder of iLivestock, said:

“Producers everywhere want tools that are simple, reliable, and add value. Our system puts animal-level information front and centre, giving farmers the insights they need to manage each animal effectively while meeting traceability requirements.”

Jeff Wilker, Head of Sales at Weber’s Farm Service, added:

“We’re proud to partner with iLivestock to bring innovative, user-friendly livestock management tools to Canadian farmers. Their technology aligns perfectly with our mission to provide practical, high-quality solutions that help producers work smarter, not harder. Together, we’re bridging tradition with technology and supporting the future of farming.”

The partnership officially launched at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on September 9–11, 2025. iLivestock and Weber’s Farm Service were finalists in the Innovations Program, earning runner-up positions in two categories: Livestock Equipment and Business Solutions.

Want to know more?

Whether you’re interested in partnering with us or bringing iLivestock to your region, we’d love to chat. Give us a call at 0138 332 4358, email us — let’s shape the future of farming together.

iLivestock signed an exclusive distribution agreement with VILLANUEVA, one of Argentina’s leading livestock technology distributors and strategic partner of MSD Animal Health.

This partnership marks the official launch of iLivestock’s platform in Argentina, providing cattle and sheep farmers with data-driven tools to enhance productivity, animal health, and traceability, just as the country, home to over 53 million cattle, prepares to introduce compulsory EID tagging for cattle, buffalo, and deer starting 1 January 2026.

Based in Villa María, Córdoba, VILLANUEVA represents top livestock technology brands such as Allflex (animal identification) and SenseHub (dairy cattle monitoring). Under the new agreement, the company will exclusively distribute iLivestock’s smart farm management suite, including the eWeigh weigh indicator, eWeighBars HD load bars, and iLivestock Farm Software.

“We are proud to partner with VILLANUEVA to bring our technology to Argentina’s livestock industry,” said Ewen Wardman, CEO & Co-Founder of iLivestock. “This partnership gives local producers access to practical, scalable tools just as the sector begins its shift to individual animal identification.”

“This collaboration reinforces our commitment to bringing cutting-edge livestock solutions to Argentine producers,” said Ramiro Destefanis, CEO of VILLANUEVA. “By combining our local expertise with iLivestock’s proven technology, we’re helping the livestock sector take a meaningful step forward in traceability and farm management.”

The partnership combines iLivestock’s all-in-one platform with VILLANUEVA’s strong local presence and deep understanding of the Argentine livestock market. Both companies aim to help farmers transition confidently to digital management and individual animal identification.

The announcement follows Grupo VILLANUEVA’s participation at La Rural, Argentina’s premier agricultural and livestock show in Buenos Aires, where the company showcased its latest ag-tech innovations and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting producers with technology and expertise.