Agriculture We face today’s great challenge of supplying the needs of the entire world’s population without depleting the planet’s available resources. definitely, Technology and innovation are our most valuable allies Because it helps make farmland more efficient and production systems more sustainable.
In this regard, the development of A sensor capable of examining ground conditions with precise accuracy Providing data to farmers is a big help.
I will introduce Five Sensors Applied in Agricultural Applications something you may not be aware of.
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the first List of sensors used in agriculture A sensor that can scan from the sky.
There are many physical processes taking place in nature that are not directly visible to our limited human eyes.Parrot launched to help farmers assess the condition of their fields sequoia, A mini multispectral sensor that can detect nuances that our eyes can’t see whole ground.
Sequoia is a system that can be attached to drones capable of aerial photography. Next he consists of two elements. 16-megapixel camera and GPS sun sensorBoth are multispectral. In other words, it records everything imperceptible to humans, from the electromagnetic spectrum to ultraviolet and infrared. This configuration allows you to collect real-time feeds about your fields and compare solar activity to crop conditions. Taking all these parameters into account, farmers can identify drier areas, nutrient-deficient areas, and even late blight.
Continue smart agriculture sensor There are things that control cow stats.
Managing a milk farm is one of the most difficult jobs in the primary sector.Farmers must supervise cattle To ensure the quality of the milk produced from dusk until midnight. But now IoT-based HealthyCow solution be introduced to SCR Dailythese habits can change and we will continue to check on the health of our livestock first thing in the morning, but it can also be done conveniently from the bed via smartphone.
we, Collar with built-in motion sensor and microphone Cow behavior and rumination time can be monitored. The system sends alerts to farmers’ smartphones when activity increases. For example, it may mean that the animal is in heat. or decrease. This may indicate some health problem.
With this information, farmers can increase milk production, reduce the risk of calving and monitor the health of their cows, saving valuable time by eliminating short trips to the facility.
Image: SCR by Allflex
another agricultural sensor It detects the climate.
Kirimo Salama is a project in Kenya that aims to reduce the secondary impacts of adverse weather on local agriculture, based on the concept of ‘safe farming’. A connected weather station monitors the fieldSmallholder farmers therefore have easy access to insurance against their harvest during periods of drought and flooding. Thanks to this project, Secure networks are implemented and investment in agriculture is strengthened.
We have already seen that technological innovations are helping more and more farmers to perceive the structure of soil conditions. Remote sensor that can measure pH level In certain fields or indicate that clay is the predominant element among those available.
This information is invaluable in knowing the drainage capacity and acidity of the soil, allowing you to adjust the amount of water required for irrigation and the most profitable cultivation methods.
agricultural sensor It not only monitors the sowing process and harvest maintenance, but also helps when preserving seed recall.of course Bean IoTthumb-sized bean-like plastic devices Injected into grain silos to monitor condition while they are stored.
how are you doingeach plastic bean Includes built-in humidity sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass and BluetoothThanks to all these components it is possible to measure temperature, humidity, air quality, altitude, gas levels (including CO2) and movement of grain in the silo. When the BeanIoT sensor detects anomalous values, it sends a feed to your smartphone. The rest of the time it remains dormant to save energy. they charge wirelessly And according to its creator, Battery lasts 14 months.
image: Bean IoT
