Preventing Agricultural Losses with Satellite IoT
3 Dec 2024
Agriculture’s Growing Challenges
Operating a modern agribusiness is a complex task. Every step in the process is now interconnected and each decision can have far-reaching consequences, from the farmer to the transporter to the consumer. From unpredictable weather to unforeseen equipment malfunctions, there are a myriad of risks to valuable assets, critical resources and operational continuity – the stakes are high. Satellite IoT solutions enable enhanced monitoring across an entire agribusiness, driving better decision making to mitigate issues.
Recent news of a multiple silo collapse, resulting in thousands of tonnes of grain spilling into a local waterbody and disrupting a crucial production site, is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in traditional grain storage methods. This incident, now under scrutiny from the Fair Work Commission and the Environment Protection Authority, highlights the urgent need for better monitoring solutions across the agricultural sector, ones that can see beyond manual asset inspections.
Myriota Satellite IoT: Helping Protect Valuable Assets
Myriota’s satellite IoT connectivity is ideal for remote monitoring of assets, equipping businesses with valuable insights into their silos, tanks or water infrastructure, regardless of location. These insights, transmitted via our robust satellite network, alert users and allow them to precisely track grain or water levels, preventing overfilling and the potential for structural stress. Using temperature and humidity sensors, operators are able to manage and maintain optimal storage conditions to prevent spoilage or fire hazards within the silo.
Myriota’s technology can also act as a predictive monitoring system, detecting subtle changes in pressure or vibration within an asset that could indicate structural weaknesses before it becomes a critical issue. These insights can allow for proactive intervention, however if a leak or spill should occur, users will be notified of it sooner, minimising damage, protecting valuable resources and prioritising staff safety. This helps prevent environmental incidents that could attract serious regulatory and industry action, but also ensures the highest safety standards are met for your workforce.
The Benefits of IoT Connected Systems
With Myriota, agribusinesses can unlock efficiencies through enhanced data insights, leading to better decision-making, fewer manual trips to check assets and scope to lower their carbon footprint and environmental damage in their operations. Whether you are managing single silos or a large network of global assets, the ability to do this with low-cost, low-power solutions opens up a range of opportunities for agribusinesses to optimise their operations and utilise valuable data.
Myriota’s commitment extends beyond delivering innovative IoT connectivity and hardware. We work closely with our partners assisting in the development of their custom solutions, ensuring we meet theirs and their customers’ needs. Myriota connectivity is designed to integrate into your existing range of solutions and visualisations tools, whether you are developing your own hardware or using the Myriota FlexSense, our technology enables solutions that drive greater efficiency, sustainability, and user control.
In a world where food security and environmental responsibility are paramount, Myriota’s satellite IoT technology is transforming grain storage for the better.
Learn more about Myriota’s satellite IoT solutions for a range of agriculture applications: https://myriota.com/smart-agriculture-satellite-iot/
