Wireless Remote Control Technology Increases Agricultural Efficiency

March 5, 2021

Wireless technology continues to evolve, positively impacting businesses by reducing costs and increasing productivity. The agricultural industry is no exception as the internet of things (IoT) provides a wide array of sensors and software, assisting farmers with repetitive tasks. With the global population projected to grow to 9 billion, farm management optimization is critical to meet the demand for agricultural products. Deploying the latest wireless remote technology can help fulfill the need to boost worldwide food production.

Advantages of Wirelessly Controlled Farm Equipment

There are several advantages to harnessing the power of wireless remote-controlled farm equipment.

  • Labor cost savings
    Incorporating remote-controlled equipment reduces reliance on manual labor, resulting in more significant labor cost savings. This technology has proven especially useful for California’s agricultural regions experiencing a shortage of available farmworkers. California’s $45 billion agricultural industry produces half of the supply of produce and nuts for the U.S., making the need for automated equipment vital.
  • Improved efficiency
    Automation of several tasks through the management of multiple devices simultaneously results in significant efficiency. Additionally, produce reaches consumers faster and fresher with greater sustainability.
  • Increased safety
    Replacing farmworkers with automated equipment in riskier work environments dramatically reduces and, in some cases, eliminates the potential for work-related accidents.
  • Environmentally friendlier
    The use of wireless automation reduces greenhouse emissions since less gas-driven machinery is necessary to obtain the same crop yields.

Wirelessly Controlled Equipment Solutions

A variety of solutions in automated agricultural machinery are available. These include some following implementations.

  • Harvesting machinery
    Various automated solutions for harvesters are available, including wireless pull behind attachments and other machinery that is remotely controlled for speed and harvesting settings. Though harvesting fruits and vegetables require machinery to be gentle enough to avoid bruising and other damage, various settings can carefully manage this task to meet quality standards.
  • Hay baling equipment
    Tending to livestock needs with the movement and unrolling of hay bales is a tedious task. By utilizing a wireless remote control baling system, the livestock’s needs are better managed.
  • Remote silo control
    Using the silo control panel often interrupts the completion of tasks as monitoring is done from the silo itself. However, by using a wireless remote control system, monitoring the panel can be done from anywhere without the interruption of current workflows.
  • Remote seed and fertilizer tenders
     Using wireless radio control for seed and fertilizer tenders can also be accomplished from a remote location, such as a tractor cab, to avoid interruption of other tasks in progress.

The Rise of Precision Agriculture

GPS is another technology that is implemented for precision or site-specific agriculture applications. GPS combined with geographic information systems (GIS) is used to collect data for farm planning, mapping, tractor guidance, and other uses. GPS also allows farm work to be completed in low visibility weather conditions. Site-specific agriculture is also used to more precisely apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Pinpointing exact areas for application prevents the overuse of chemicals, which benefits the environment.

GPS-enabled receivers transmit information for irrigation purposes as well as locations of weed infestations and crop diseases. Using data obtained from receivers, crop conditions are proactively treated to avoid losses. GPS location information also assists farmers in the annual collection of soil samples from predetermined locations to monitor conditions for planting.

Conclusion

Connectivity and data applications provide agricultural workers with the tools for increasing productivity in the field. As the demand for food on a global level continues to grow, wireless remote technology helps farmers produce greater crop yields to meet this need.

Microtronics offers a variety of wireless remote solutions through GPS, sensor technology, and data management. Our agricultural applications can greatly benefit farms of all sizes. In addition to our agricultural solutions, we offer wireless control and towing equipment for flatbed tow trucks, wreckers, recovery, and other towing machinery. These include hydraulic valves, winch controllers, side cranes, and brake controllers.

Contact us for more information on any of our wireless remote solutions that can significantly increase your company’s efficiency and profitability.

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