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Smart irrigation technology hailed as ‘game changer’ by researchers
Irrigating inland crops while sitting on the beach probably sounds too good to be true, but it’s the way of the future, according to researchers.
Key points:
- Smart sensor technology allows inland crops to be irrigated and controlled by farmers while they are on holidays
- Water saving and labour saving are the major benefits of the smart technology
- The tech is yet to catch on in a big way on the mainland, but is growing in popularity in Tasmania
Deakin University associate professor John Hornbuckle has been involved in developing smart sensing automation technology, which he said was a game changer for broadacre irrigators.
He said the technology involved sensors and satellites being placed within a field which then allowed irrigators to…
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