There are so many ways technology can help us to improve the way we do things, and every year technology becomes more accessible and overall affordable, reaching different markets and becoming an ally to every industry. Can technology help Australians solve their water usage problem?
According to the NSW Irrigators’ Council agriculture usage, between 50% and 70% of the water is consumed in Australia. Irrigation uses 90% of that. Those stats can resonate quite a bit when you think about a country that has been constantly affected by drought.
Big problems require smart solutions
That’s when smart solutions are required to solve big problems such as water shortage. Fortunately, technology can play a big role in our favour, helping us to to improve our efficiency, reducing costs, and overall, preserving valuable resources.
Smart phones and tablets are more than social tools. There’s an infinitive number of ways we can use them in our favour, connecting us not only with the people that we love, but with the resources we use everyday – in this case, connecting farmers with their soil.
How do soil moisture sensors work?
A soil moisture sensor will measure the moisture in your soil, determine the levels and transmit this information to your device. It’s as easy as burying it into the ground and monitoring the levels with your smart phone or tablet. The sensors combined with a smart irrigation system could help you reduce water consumption by at least 20%.
What are the benefits?
An intelligent irrigation system can help you automate a task (such as irrigating in an accurate way that adjusts itself daily), according to the data gathered by the soil moisture sensors. This will reduce your water consumption by at least 20%, whilst saving you labour costs.
Now you know how this technology can help you to reduce your water consumption while saving you money. Are you ready to give it a go?
