How IoT Is Transforming Livestock Farming
A look at how connected sensors and tracking are changing day-to-day herd management.
Engineering notes on animal & farm technology
Practical write-ups on the hardware, wireless protocols, and design decisions behind connected animal and farm electronics.
GPS vs LoRa for Animal Tracking
Two very different technologies, each suited to different range, power, and accuracy needs.
How Virtual Fencing Technology Works
Breaking down the GPS, communication, and alert layers behind a virtual boundary.
Building Low-Power Animal Tracking Devices
Design decisions that determine whether a tracker lasts days or months on a charge.
IoT Sensors Every Smart Farm Should Consider
The core sensor types that give a farm real visibility into its operations.
How Automated Feeding Systems Work
From hopper to mobile app — the hardware chain behind scheduled, portion-controlled feeding.
Using RFID for Livestock Identification
Why RFID remains the standard for reliable, low-cost animal identification.
Environmental Monitoring for Poultry Farms
The narrow tolerances poultry housing requires, and how sensors help hold them.
How Smart Sensors Can Prevent Farm Equipment Failures
Early-warning monitoring for pumps, generators, and other critical infrastructure.
Designing Electronics for Outdoor Agricultural Environments
Dust, moisture, temperature swings — engineering hardware that survives the field.
BLE vs Wi-Fi vs LoRa for Farm IoT Devices
Choosing the right wireless protocol based on range, power, and infrastructure.
What Goes Into Developing a Custom IoT Product?
A walkthrough of the stages between an idea and a manufacturable device.
Full articles coming soon — these are in-progress topics for our engineering blog.
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