How IoT and Agri-Tech Are Upgrading Modern Farming

Agricultural technology is finding its way in the 21st century, with innovations that improve production and decrease waste. The modern farmer must compete on a nearly global scale, making efficiency and accuracy vital goals for success. By utilizing the latest agri-tech from IoT to AI, farmers can reap the benefits of greater output, improved produce quality and lower costs for operation.

Smart Automation

Decreasing the number of people who need to be present to ensure that the farm produce grows healthily is a key component of agricultural technology, highlighting the important function of smart automation. Smart automation relies on sensors and components to assess soil conditions, report data about plant growth, and provide effective watering. Automated watering systems can minimize water waste and lower total expenditures without putting the plants at risk.

The Internet of Things 

The Internet of Things provides the fundamental technology and data to drive a smart automation system. IoT devices can collect data about water output, actual precipitation and function of various components within the system. Connecting the IoT to smart hubs can allow farmers to gain access to this information. With regular, real-time access to these details, farms can make data-driven decisions about the layout and function of the farm, including the use of shell mold casting to improve the performance of agricultural parts.

Artificial Intelligence

For farmers who need insights to help them maintain an edge in the global market, artificial intelligence can take their efforts to the next level. Artificial intelligence uses a collection of data and training systems to produce an algorithm designed to handle a wide range of concerns related to the modern farm, including the following:

• Optimizing the supply chain for parts and materials
  
   
• Automating order processing and handling
  
   
• Identifying maintenance times for crucial farm equipment
  
   
• Increasing the security of data collected

AI completes the technological integration, providing farmers with practical insights they can use to improve performance and decrease waste.

Data Analytics

With all these tools and devices generating data about the farm's performance, analytics can help farmers determine how best to optimize function. AI shines in predictive analytics, providing farms with the following data-driven insights:

• Forecasting demand changes with time for farmers to adjust planting
  
   
• Anticipating inclement weather so farmers can protect tender plants
  
   
• Identifying when equipment needs repair before a breakdown
  
   
• Generating alerts to changes in water use, helping workers to isolate and address leaks

These analytics can increase overall efficiency while increasing quality output so farms can maintain profitability despite labor shortages and other economic instabilities.

Maintaining a modern farm involves a serious discussion of the role that technology plays in improving sustainability and preserving resources without compromising output or the quality of the produce. Integrating these technologies allows farmers to meet production goals while reducing operation costs and labor needs in a changing environment.

Eric Wozniak is Vice President of Sales at Hiler Industries, a supplier of cast metal components manufactured by the shell molding process. Wozniak began his career with the company in 2001 as an engineering intern. With experience spanning safety, engineering, quality and sales, he has become an integral part of Hiler Industries' leadership, bringing a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the team.

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