NeoMesh Wireless Networks Simplify Monitoring for Remote Australian Farms

NeoCortec, a leader in wireless connectivity and ultra-low-power mesh network solutions, has teamed up with Australian company farmIT to make monitoring remote farm assets easier and more efficient. This collaboration allows Australian farmers to keep track of essential resources like livestock water troughs, boundary gates, water tanks, diesel tanks, and rainfall without the need for manual checks.

NeoCortec’s wireless mesh network technology is ultra-low-power, scalable, and easy to install, offering a significant reduction in operational costs for farmers. “Manually checking water supplies and other farm assets is labor-intensive and costly. NeoMesh provides a low-power, cost-effective solution that’s perfect for the vastness of Australian farms,” says Luke Mitchell, CEO of farmIT.

farmIT’s system integrates NeoCortec’s long-range radio modules with sensors placed on various farm assets. These sensors transmit data to a central hub, which then sends the information to the cloud via an existing internet connection. This setup eliminates the need for expensive communication networks. Impressively, the sensors can run on just two AA batteries for up to five years, and the mesh network ensures that the monitoring range is virtually unlimited. With a clear line of sight, the system can cover distances of up to five kilometers. If a greater range is needed, adding a relay station can easily extend coverage.

In addition to monitoring water troughs, farmIT’s sensor solutions also track boundary gates, water tanks, diesel tanks, rainfall, soil temperature, and more, making it a comprehensive tool for farm management.

For more details on how farmIT utilizes NeoCortec’s NeoMesh solution, click here.