While the crops that grow from the earth and the animals that we farm remain the same as always, the way the industry is managed is barely recognisable from that of even a few decades ago.
Sophisticated technology, such as drones, moisture sensors and robotics, have removed much of the guesswork from farming. Instead, information is gathered that allows for a far more exacting process – something that’s more needed than ever as climate change continues to alter the landscape.
Digital applications, such as Aeroponics, 3D mapping and livestock monitoring means today’s world of farming greatly relies on the transference of data. This requires information to travel from source to server and back to the point of access where it can be analysed.
This so-called, Smart Farming, depends on this data being collated smoothly and being instantly accessible. Thus, it requires an infrastructure that is able to cope and expand as necessary.
The Boundaries of Traditional Data Storage
All of this data takes up storage space. Traditionally, this has been in massive server rooms or, more recently, in the cloud. In the world of farming, this creates multiple issues.
Enter the Micro Data Centre Solution
Micro Data Centres (MDCs) are a novel solution that are small, simple and fast to deploy. They can be utilised both within populated areas and remote regions. They operate from either AC or DC power, are portable, can be scaled as per data storage needs and are a far greener option than traditional storage rooms.
In addition, the use of an MDC close by the source of data generation – known as Edge Computing – means that data is instantly transferred, therefore latency is a thing of the past.
Advantages of MDCs include:
As farming requirements further embrace more Internet of Things (IoT) devices, so the amount of data generated also continues to increase. The industry presents many unique scenarios. Taking advantage of an MDC to increase efficiency is proving to be a crucial element in helping farmers remain competitive in an ever-more challenging landscape.
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