INSPIRATION
A lack of connectivity via an established network or broadband is a problem in rural areas globally. Smart farming is not possible without connectivity technologies like 5g, LPWAN, rural broadband, or satellite-enabled connectivity. 5g facilitates different IoT devices, robots, and sensors to communicate the data at ultrafast speeds. This enables farmers to monitor the data more accurately in real-time and take the equired actions. High-speed internet using fiber optic cables enables the exchange of field data in real-time, which is crucial when it comes to improving accuracy. Connectivity technologies support other technologies like IoT, which ultimately work in coordination to form connected farms.
Australian startup Ellenex offers a wide range of agricultural sensor products that are powered by connectivity technologies such as LoRaWAN, low-power satellite, Sigfox,and low-power WiFi, among others. These network technologies support battery-powered devices used for the measurement of pressure, flow, level, water quality, and temperature.This helps in on-time monitoring of the farm with farmers easily accessing accurate data.
AgriLinx is a US-based startup that develops its FLEX network, a LoRaWAN network that provides up to 5 miles of low-bandwidth data coverage. It helps farmers access farm data on their mobile devices and track irrigation, farm equipment, and more. The startup also provides wireless backhauls to connect remote farm locations with internet services. This ensures full connectivity across the fields for proper farm management.
