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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Smart Dairy Farming - Available Data Applied to the Farm

Within the project of SmartDairyFarming (SDF) companies, knowledge institutes and dairy farmers work together to improve animal health, fertility, sustainability and nutrition through an optimal combination of technology and data from the farm and involved partners.

IoF2020 Anniversary – Time for a Flashback

This week, the IoF2020 project celebrates its first anniversary in Almería, Spain. We are getting ready to reap the first fruits towards the large-scale implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the European farming and food sector.

Preventing Droughts with IoT

The sustainable management of water and other precious natural resources is one of the defining challenges of our time and a main concern for farmers and public authorities alike. The demand of those resources grows simultaneously with the population, so it would become scarcer over time. Fortunately, we now have a solution for water conservation, which is especially good news for those farms located in drought-stricken areas, such as Spain. Smart water management technologies using data derived from sensors to monitor fields in real-time can help to mitigate the severity of droughts in the future.

A Dystopian Future without Bees?

The assumption for this gloomy outlook is based on a recent trend that is expected to continue if we don’t take action. Almost 80 % of our food supply depends on, or at least benefits from, the pollination insects provide. This corresponds to an estimated €5 billion of annual EU agricultural output directly attributed to pollinators and even more in macroeconomic terms (world food supply, impact on commodity prices). Multiple drivers are responsible for the unfortunate situation of significant decline in pollinator abundance and diversity.

Precision farming in your backyard

What does it take to get involved in precision farming? If your assumption includes vast land of several hectares, multiple drones, GPS-equipped tractors, smart sensors spread all over the field and winning lottery ticket, you might be wrong!

Agrisource: the Open-Innovation Platform for Agriculture

In December 2017, the Agrisource free online platform was officially launched by the UN’s FAO. Agrisource is Europe’s first open innovation platform for climate-smart agriculture. The platform empowers international actors to implement climate-smart agricultural practices across the supply chain.
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