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Agronomy and Algorithms to Cultivate Next-Gen Farming

On August 29, 2024 in All, General, Sensors by Traci Browne

Precision agriculture leverages technology to increase farm productivity and sustainability, but it faces obstacles like connectivity and the need for labor-efficient solutions. This blog explores these challenges and the roles of engineers and technology in overcoming them.

Tagged With: farm connectivity, agricultural innovation, agricultural technology challenges, crop productivity, environmental protection, farm decision-making, iot in agriculture, machine learning in farming, precision agriculture, sensors, smart farming solutions, sustainable farming, technology in agriculture

Engineers Lead the Way to Higher Crop Yields

On June 26, 2024 in All, General, IoT by Traci Browne

Today's farms are integrating advanced technologies such as AI-driven drones, sensor-based irrigation systems, and robotic harvesters to enhance yield and efficiency. Engineers are working to make these innovations cost-effective and sustainable.

Tagged With: farming, iot, precision agriculture, sustainable farming

New Tech Tuesdays: Drones: From Recreational Toy to Essential Tool

On May 7, 2024 in All, General, Industrial, Motor Control, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors, Wireless by Rudy Ramos

Drones have progressed from their recreational origins to become indispensable tools in a wide range of businesses and applications. Farmers, emergency managers, and urban planners may all readily obtain off-the-shelf drones for immediate use, making aerial imagery more accessible than ever before.

Tagged With: aerial photography, drone, gnss, lidar, precision agriculture, quadcopter, remote sensing, search and rescue, uav, unmanned aerial vehicle, unmanned aircraft, urban planning

New Tech Tuesdays: Precision Agriculture Takes Flight: Enhancing Farming Efficiency with Drone Technology

On July 10, 2023 in All, Automation, Dev Tools, New Tech Tuesdays, Robotics, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

The global demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods is driving the adoption of drone technology. Drones offer benefits in seed plantation, crop monitoring, and precision agriculture. Learn how the IMU Sensor Evaluation Board for the WSEN-ISDS 6-Axis Sensor enhances agricultural drone designs.

Tagged With: aerial imaging, agricultural drone, drone technology, imu sensor, pig breeding, precision agriculture, seed plantation, smart farming, sustainable farming, Würth Elektronik

Robotic Irrigation Reduces Farming Costs

On April 2, 2020 in All, Automation, IoT by Charles Byers

Growing corn, wheat, alfalfa, cotton, and vegetables can be energy and labor intensive. Let’s examine a system that works like a center-pivot irrigation system but adds a rail and robotic implements that pass above the field to plant, cultivate, and harvest without any labor or fossil fuels.

Tagged With: robotics, automation, IoT, irrigation, precision agriculture, smart farms

Influence of Controlled Environment Horticulture through Technology

On February 5, 2020 in All, IoT, Sensors by Brandon Huber

Whether growing plants in a greenhouse or indoors, many technologies aid in the advancement of these growing systems. Explore how these technologies work together to provide the highest precision in environmental control and, as a result, maximize efficiency and yields in plant growth.

Tagged With: Horticulture, IoT, LEDs, Precision agriculture, Precision agriculture systems, Precision indoor plants, Sensors, Vertical farming

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