Australia: Agriculture Victoria to Trial IoT Technology on Farms

By Food Processing

A digital network administered as part of the Andrews Labor government’s Internet of Things (IoT) trial will enable agricultural communities in Victoria to better manage their crops, reports Food Processing. NNNCo, an Australian IoT network provider, will work with Agriculture Victoria to provide network connectivity to trial sites in the Maffra, Tatura, Serpentine, and Birchip regions. The long-range network will allow thousands of sensors to be connected to the internet, providing real-time data for farmers to improve their on-farm productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

“We’re excited to work with NNNCo to roll this exciting technology out to keep our farmers connected and help them work smarter — not harder. Our Internet of Things trial has the potential to revolutionize farm businesses, putting Victorian farmers at the forefront of agricultural innovation,” said Jaclyn Symes, Minister for Agriculture.

Providing network connectivity is an important part of the government’s On-farm IoT trial, as it addresses the barriers farmers face when investing in technology, such as a lack of access to reliable network coverage. The network will also support the wider community, improving connectivity for those in the trial regions.

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