Precision Farming

Precision agriculture involve the integration of advanced technologies into existing farming practices in order to increase production efficiency and the quality of agricultural products. Nowadays, continuing decrease in the costs of sensors, drones and mobile devices, coupled with advances in big data and cloud-computing technology have made it accessible to small-scale farmers.

With smart technologies, farmers will not have to rely so much on instincts and hunches. Instead, data-driven decisions can be made based on detailed information about water, climate changes, soil quality, crops health and the conditions of their machinery. Fully automated processes such as irrigation systems can kickstart when water-stress level reaches a given threshold.

Precision Livestock Monitoring

Smart sensors and wireless networks are bringing new levels of monitoring into raising livestock. For example, real-time analytics of sensor data can predict the health status and well-being of livestock and send notifications to farmers, thereby preventing the spread of diseases and death. Sensors attached to grazing animals and cameras in the fields can help farmers keep track of their herds locations remotely.

Other solutions could help farmers detect animals that are on heat and observe pregnant animals that are about to give birth. This improves profitability by decreasing labour requirements, improve reproductive performance and minimise losses due to undetected heats, undiagnosed illnesses and general animal health.

Fish Farming Monitoring

Sensors for water salinity and temperature could be installed to help farmers track the conditions of ponds. These sensors will be connected to the pond system including the water controller, feeders, and aerator so as to inform farmers of when to release the freshwater to maintain optimal salinity and temperature levels. As long as the farmers have an internet connection and a smartphone, they can remotely control their ponds.