Dairy farmers in places such as the US and the Middle East have long had to deal with the effects of adverse temperatures on their cows. In the UK, however, our moderate climate has largely insulated us from these issues…
Spring and late summer are the two seasons where humidity-related diseases peak in greenhouses. We’ll break down the reasons why: You see, the presence of a sunny day can boost the levels of evaporation from soil. Furthermore, it can also…
Being able to predict when crops will need watering could allow for reduced water consumption, leading in turn to reduced costs and a depleted environmental footprint. It also enables the growth of healthier, more productive crops and smaller failure rates…
A team of engineers at Purdue University, Indiana, recently undertook a study on indoor air pollution. The engineers used sensors to monitor four open-plan office spaces. Also, they tracked the flow of air in the ventilation system. Finally, they used…
What is data logging? When collecting environmental data, data collection and analysis is key. A data logger can help you to both collect and analyse data. What is Data Logging? – A Brief Definition The data logging process is not…
How IoT works Imagine a reality where the devices in your house could talk to you, and could intelligently relay the information you need daily – a reality where your umbrella updated you about lousy weather by beeping and telling…
Want to improve workplace efficiency? Then you need to pay attention to your employee comfort. When your employees are uncomfortable, they are less productive. Temperature control can help you ensure the comfort of your employees. However, maintaining temperature control can…
Crop farming covers 40% of our planet’s surface and consumes 85% of its freshwater. In the world of agriculture, success and failure can so often be determined by natural processes such as rainfall, temperature and humidity. An imbalance in one…
Indoor mould and damp are unfortunately fairly frequent problems within homes in the UK and is well known to be the cause of a wide variety of health concerns and damage to buildings. Thankfully, there are solutions and legislation surrounding…
The development of the ‘Internet of Things’ and the use of smart technology sensors is coming to the world of agriculture, and not soon enough. Technology can improve processes, yields and efficiency and is moving away from being a luxury…
The process of growing, harvesting and drying good quality coffee is one that requires a great deal of care and attention. A long list of variables can affect the end product, including temperature, soil quality, air quality and moisture. Moisture…
The UK is well known for its unreliable weather, providing rain when you wish for sun and vice versa. This makes crops liable to either becoming too dry or too moist, leading to complications further down the line. Therefore, moisture…