Cellular connectivity helps bolster farming efficiency, productivity and sustainability
With the exponential growth of the world population, there is a greater requirement to produce more food from sustainable farming methods. But conditions are tough: agricultural land is shrinking, natural resources are depleting, and the ever-changing climate has a huge impact on yield.
IoT helps farmers make smarter and timely decisions. By gathering and analysing data via sensors connected to the internet, farmers can make more informed choices on various aspects of farming.
The shift towards ‘Precision Farming’ techniques, which uses technology to provide continuous observation and measurement so farmers can react in real-time to concerns with their crops, fields, animals and machinery, is welcomed. IoT solutions can help improve crop yields and asset performance (including livestock) whilst reducing operating costs. All of which helps increase profitability whilst minimising the environmental impacts.
Collect data regarding the location, well-being, and health of machinery and livestock
Utilise smart irrigation to conserve water by measuring usage, auto-switch on/off and leak detection
Achieve better crop management by monitoring soil, temperature, pressure, rainfall, and humidity
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IoT smart farming solutions can monitor the crops in a field with the help of sensors (light, humidity, temperature, soil moisture, crop health, etc.) and automate the irrigation system. They can also select between manual and automated options for taking necessary actions based on this data. For example, if the soil moisture level decreases, the farmer can deploy sensors to start the irrigation. What’s more, the farmers can monitor the field conditions from anywhere.
Crops need fertile soil with a balanced level of minerals and frequent watering for optimal growth. By knowing the level of moisture and nutrients already in the ground, farmers can coordinate fieldwork and distribute resources with as little waste as possible.
Limited availability of natural resources such as fresh water and arable land means farmers need to act sustainably. Soil moisture data is becoming a key component of sustainable farming programmes as producers contend with increasingly erratic weather patterns. Measuring moisture conditions in their fields helps farmers to maintain soil health, improve water conservation, and increase yield.
Many farmers fear that the sheer landmass and rural nature of their activities make connectivity unsuitable. Common concerns around poor quality and patchy coverage are often touted as barriers to adoption. Low power wide area networks [LPWAN] such as NB-IoT and LTE-M will be really beneficial for this. They are often accessible in areas where 2G and 3G aren’t available.
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