Author Archives: Reinier

Collaborating companies launch new wireless sensor network for agricultural communities

New Internet of Things Solution Optimizes Irrigation, Saves 25% Water   Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Chino, Calif., USA; Gornja Radgona, Slovenia; and Temecula, Calif., USA – September 15, 2017 — The vision of having license-free community sensor networks for agricultural users has made a giant leap closer to reality.  A team of collaborating companies connected a Vinduino agricultural […]

Vinduino sensor station passes FCC and IC compliance testing

The Vinduino LoRaLAN & LoRaWAN agricultural sensor station passed FCC compliance testing for the USA and IC compliance testing for Canada today! In the United States, the FCC is responsible for managing use of the radio spectrum. Any electronic device has the potential to cause radio interference, and the FCC has rules regarding which devices […]

Vinduino installations growing at California wineries

There is a growing number of Vinduino sensor stations popping out of vineyard canopies in California. Growing quality fruit under increasing climate challenges requires smart farming. Vinduino sensor stations together with eVineyard software provide actionable information from collected sensor data, such as evapotranspiration,  soil moisture, and temperature. The Vinduino solution provides daily vineyard management information, […]

CONSERVING IRRIGATION WATER

Conserving irrigation water and improving irrigation efficiency are major concerns for growers. Many technologies exist to collect information on soil moisture, weather, and system performance meant to improve irrigation decisions. But this generates a large amount of data which needs to be integrated and analyzed. The Central Coast based Vineyard Team organizes an education event […]