By obtaining information about the soil, such as pH and CO2 levels in the moisture content, farmers can better understand the quality of the land, leading to improved crop yields.
IoT devices are being added to optimize agricultural practices, such as RFID tagging livestock to track their movements and analyze herd eating habits, stress levels, and potential health issues. This new level of data analysis ensures that livestock and plants receive proper nutrition in diverse climates, as well as in greenhouse and indoor farming. Connected devices allow engineers to monitor the environment and adjust growing conditions using sensors, microcontrollers, and LEDs. Thanks to various innovations, traditional agriculture is evolving into a sustainable, data-driven industry.
The resource library provides engineers with the tools to make informed decisions on topics ranging from irrigation to fertilization. With a wealth of ebooks, articles, blog posts, and products from Mouser's technical team and trusted manufacturing partners, readers will gain valuable insights into the cutting-edge technology transforming agriculture.
Solutions for agricultural applications:
● The Arduino EV-CATTLETAG-ARDZ board from Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is an integrated solution for harnessing energy from single-cell or multi-cell solar sources. It allows for monitoring and analyzing livestock to prevent the spread of disease, identify grazing patterns, and monitor their health. The device includes battery chargers for small lithium-ion systems and digital temperature sensors for applications such as wearables and IoT devices.
● Siemens LOGO! 8.4 logic modules are space-saving, basic interfaces for connecting expansion modules. These modules connect up to 24 digital inputs, 20 digital outputs, eight analog inputs, and eight analog outputs. The LOGO! 8.4 series features an integrated display panel with configurable backlighting, a control panel, and EEPROM memory for programming the controller and setpoints. The modules perform various basic and specialized logic functions, such as pulse edge evaluation, timer, counter, and analog function blocks.
● The u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS module integrates multi-band GNSS and real-time kinematics technology into a compact form factor to deliver centimeter-level accuracy in seconds. The module ensures the security of positioning and navigation information through the use of secure interfaces and advanced interference and tamper detection technologies. Its fast convergence times and reliable performance are ideal for industrial navigation and robotics applications.
● Quectel's HaLow FGH100M Wi-Fi® modules are long-range, low-power modules that comply with IEEE 802.11ah standards. They operate in the 850 to 950 MHz bands with channel widths of 1/2/4/8 MHz and offer a maximum output power of 21 dBm and a maximum theoretical transmission speed of 32.5 Mbps. The modules are designed to meet the specific needs of the IoT and thus extend smart home or smart city networks thanks to their sub-1 GHz signal coverage, allowing users to control IoT devices within a 1 km radius.
● Cree LED's XLamp® XP-G3 Horizon LEDs are horticulture-specific beamforms offering 70° and 90° options with Horizon technology. These LEDs distribute light laterally to illuminate plants and allow horticultural luminaires to be installed closer to the plant canopy without causing damage. With proper design, Horizon LEDs enable greater system efficiency and lower lighting costs for horticulture and are ideal for indoor and vertical gardening.
