The project aims to create an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solution to cover the end-to-end operations of two demonstration farms in Queensland.

The project has engaged two mixed cropping and horticulture farms in the South East including one with cattle grazing.

It is expected to provide an understanding of the significant potential that can be achieved through digital farming.

The project will create exemplar smart farms by improving:

• Efficiency
• Productivity
• Safety
• Security
• Risk management
• Knowledge decision and support

The project will implement a Low Power, Wide Area (LoRaWAN) network technology and a combination of smart meters, sensors and control devices will be installed on the demonstration sites to capture data on livestock; the environment; assets; soil health; health and safety; security; water and energy; weather and processes.

Farmers will then receive this granular data in real time, and in-depth data analytics will be performed to assist farmers identify end to end business improvement opportunities aimed at reducing energy costs, water losses, waste and emissions.

Operations will be monitored and recommendations made to optimise efficiency of the properties over the life of the project.

The learnings from this project will then be shared with the agricultural sector and Queensland universities to ensure the broader farming community can benefit from the value achieved.

Phone
(07) 3837 4720

Email
John@qff.org.au

The Digital Agriculture Project has received funding from the Queensland Government through the Agribusiness Digital Solution Grants Program 2021.