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Gippsland agribusiness tech remote farm monitoring with probes and bots revolutionising farming
Dutson Downs Agribusiness, owned by Gippsland Water, deploys 'farmbots' and probes for efficient livestock, water, and weather monitoring, advancing property management and innovation.
Innovative technology at Gippsland Regional Agribusiness which allows staff to monitor farmland remotely is offering a glimpse into the future of the farming industry. Probes and 'farmbots' are among the tools strategically used across the Gippsland Water-owned agribusiness property at Dutson Downs. These devices enhance farming operations and improve efficiency, actively recording and monitoring livestock movement, water storage levels and weather events.
Gippsland Regional Agribusiness employs cutting-edge technology, enabling remote farmland monitoring and offering a glimpse into the farming industry's future
Farmbots enhance operations
'Farmbots' are the newest addition to operations at Dutson and are already a staff favourite. The bots record live rain events, water storage and flow from water bores, and transfer the data to an app called 'MaiaGrazing'. They also alarm if water tanks stop filling or begin dropping and have recently helped to quickly identify leaks in water tanks.
Managing director Sarah Cumming said Gippsland Water is embracing innovative thinking and finding clever solutions. "We're excited to adopt new and exciting technology and challenge ourselves to innovate. The technology at Gippsland Regional Agribusiness has been welcomed by our staff to help with the management of the property and livestock."
Irrigation and data management
'IrriMAX' moisture probes are used in irrigation management and record soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. Staff monitor data from the probes to decide when and where to irrigate. The MaiaGrazing app has also provided staff with an easy place to access data like stock grazing numbers, herd movements, water points, total grazing area and grazing demand.
The app receives information from devices in the field and displays them on a property map and dashboard. Gippsland Regional Agribusiness is part of Gippsland Water's circular economy operations, using treated wastewater to irrigate farms and generate revenue which helps to put downward pressure on customer bills. For more information, visit Gippsland Regional Agribusiness page.
Pictures from Gippsland Water website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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