
This publication is a practical guide to all things digital in agriculture. Reading this publication will help producers—large and small—to navigate through the complicated world of technology and connectivity in agriculture and better understand the language, devices, use cases, installation techniques and communications and so much more. It gives practical tips around what suppliers of products can and should provide as well as discussing the build-your-own applications.
This book is in two parts:
- Part A: AgTech unpacked is an introduction to terms used and procedures followed when setting up digital technology on farms. Part A written by Darren Price, Price Rural Management, Pty Ltd
- Part B: Case studies showcases the information in Part A where it is has been applied and proven successful to three pilot farms. The three farms are in the Farms of the Future webinar series produced by NSW Department of Primary Industries. Part B written by Jennifer Laffan and Scott McKinnon, NSW Department of Primary Industries
This book is an informative and practical guide that is easy to understand and removes any hesitation or concern with implementing digital technology solutions in your farming industry or business.
Publication overview
Part A: AgTech unpacked
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 What is digital technology for agriculture?
CHAPTER 3 The decision to use AgTech
CHAPTER 4 Monitoring and measuring
CHAPTER 5 Connecting the devices
CHAPTER 6 The farm map
CHAPTER 7 Data
CHAPTER 8 Device dashboards and applications
CHAPTER 9 Consider your budget
CHAPTER 10 Understanding and connecting IoT devices
CHAPTER 11 Common IoT devices
CHAPTER 12 Installation
CHAPTER 13 Choosing a supplier
CHAPTER 14 After sales service, maintenance and trouble shooting
CHAPTER 15 Tips, tricks and pitfalls
CHAPTER 16 Summary
Part B: Case studies
Case study 1 Angullong
Case Study 2 Brolga
Case Study 3 Newhaven
Glossary and digital terminology
APPENDIX 1 Safety
APPENDIX 2 Managing work health and safety risks
Title | AgTech: an introduction |
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Authors | Darren Price, Scott McKinnon and Jennifer Laffan |
Pages | 110 |
ISBN | 978-1-76058-481-8 |
Catalogue number | B991 |
Year published | 2021 |
Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
Price | $30.00 (GST inc)AUD (inc GST) |
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