Project Description
Agriculture IoT Solutions
Why
“Smart Farming” refers to the use of intelligent assistance in implementation, maintenance and use of the technology for farming. Many types of Industrial IoT solutions such as real-time equipment monitoring, and predictive maintenance are directly applicable in agricultural scenarios.
Smart Farming principles are similar to IoT used for manufacturing and transportation. Agriculture in effect is a form of manufacturing, heavily capital intensive, so application of connected technologies helps to extend the life of equipment, improve output (and potential revenues) and reduce risks.
Benefits
Agriculture IoT benefits from a growing plethora of sensors and modules that can last for years without a change of battery while optimizing power usage while delivering critical data for analysis. Big data analytics continue to evolve and provide predictive capabilities – helping to predict when an agricultural combine may be about to fail, or identifying the optimal mix of fertilizers and water to maximize yield based on the latest weather micro-forecasts.
Precision Agriculture is also helping organic farmers deliver sustainable products to market while validating the provenance of the food they produce to discerning consumers.