Easy Proof-of-Concept and Project Scaling of Smart Irrigation
Management Systems for Australian Farms
Background
Pim's Organics, a certified organic farm located in the Glasshouse Mountains of Queensland, Australia, grows strawberries, tomatoes, vegetables, custard apples, and avocados. Faced with highly variable weather conditions in the Brisbane region, the farm must dynamically adjust crop types and cultivation methods based on the season.
Pain Point
Soil and Drainage Monitoring
Each field has unique soil conditions, requiring precise monitoring and control to ensure appropriate irrigation for different crops.
Device Integration and Data Flow
Soil sensors and control devices must seamlessly connect with the existing irrigation management platform for stable bidirectional data transmission.
Cost and Scalability
The solution needs to balance economy, ease of deployment, and scalability across multiple farms.
Pump Protection Solution
Existing commercial pump protection systems are prohibitively expensive; the farm needs an affordable alternative.
Solution
◂ Devices ▸
• EM500-SMTC Soil moisture and temperature sensor.
• EM500-PP Pressure sensor used for protective monitoring of water lines and pumps.
• UC511-DI Controller for solenoid valves, water pumps, and elevated sprayers.
• UG67 LoRaWAN® gateway for reliable connectivity.
Open Development Platform: Enables seamless device integration into third-party systems with bidirectional data flow.
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