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Abstract : India's economy significantly depends on livestock, with millions of farmers engaged in dairy farming and cattle management for income and sustainability. Despite its socioeconomic importance, dairy farming often faces challenges such as poor barn hygiene, excessive ammonia accumulation, inadequate ventilation, and heat stress, all of which adversely affect animal health and productivity. To address these issues, this paper proposes an IoT-based automated waste management and environmental monitoring system for modern dairy farms. The system employs multiple sensors to continuously track temperature, humidity, light intensity, and harmful gas concentrations within the barn. A ventilation fan and servo-controlled roof dynamically regulate airflow and lighting conditions based on sensor feedback, while a slanted floor, water sprayer, and conveyor mechanism automate waste removal and direct it to a biogas unit. The proposed design not only ensures a hygienic and safe environment for livestock but also promotes sustainable waste-to-energy conversion, reducing manual labor and enhancing farm efficiency. This scalable, energy-efficient approach demonstrates a step toward intelligent and eco-friendly dairy farm automation.