Veea deploys monitoring and automation solution at Indiana farm

On November 25, edge computing company Veea Inc. announced that it has partnered with FTTP provider Mainstream Fiber Networks, farming automation company Microclimates Inc., and workforce provider AmeriCrew LLC to deploy climate-conscious IoT agriculture solutions at Cyr Farm in Fowler, Indiana.

Veea’s high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity and long-range wide-area network (LoRaWAN) will be deployed as part of the project, which the company reports will enable farm operators to monitor and control all aspects of farm management remotely. The technology, they say, will improve resource management, sustainability, and productivity.

Veea founder and CEO Allen Salmasi called the deployment an exciting step forward in the farming industry.

“This project demonstrates how our edge computing products can drive greater efficiency and sustainability in agricultural yields while also mitigating risks,” said Salmasi in a press release.

Veea reports that the precision agricultural practices made possible by the technology can improve crop yield by more than 20% while reducing energy consumption by up to 30% and water use by up to 40%.

Norb Cyr of Cyr Farm said the technologies will transform the farm’s operations.

“We’re excited to collaborate with industry-leading partners on this groundbreaking project,” said Cyr in the same press release. “The expected improvements in energy efficiency, water conservation, and yield maximization will allow us to push the boundaries of sustainable farming.”

Veea further reports that Mainstream Fiber’s connectivity solution will ensure that Cyr Farm will have the necessary capacity to operate the new monitoring and control systems.

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