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By Manuel Winter -
Aquaponics: the future of agriculture looks fishy!
How can we continue to keep food production viable for ourselves and at the same time for our planet in a world where natural resources are becoming scarcer? One possible answer to this question can be aquaponics, a unique method of growing food that uses the normal functions of plants and fish to produce large amounts of food in compact spaces.
By Manuel Winter -
Crucial connectivity for rural areas
With the European Commission’s wishes to promote free Wi-Fi connectivity for citizens and visitors in public spaces in Europe through WiFi4EU, taking stock of the current development in rural areas seems appropriate. Our IoF2020 platform is showcasing the implementation of innovative technologies using the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture. The underlying premise for the proliferation of such innovations is an extensive connectivity, particularly in rural areas with high agricultural activity. Let’s have a closer look at this crucial connectivity.
By Manuel Winter -
Decision support systems for agriculture
We have yet to fully exploit the potential of information technologies. Among the multiple benefits they are offering, is the capacity to enable, empower, and incite tool sharing. One of them are decision support systems (DSS) which already have an important place within the precision agriculture approach.
By Manuel Winter -
How the IoT (in agriculture) provides extensive environmental benefits
The Internet of Things (IoT) is seen as a powerful ally against climate change. It will provide extensive environmental benefits, according to a recent study from the World Economic Forum.
By Manuel Winter -