“A good farm vet now needs to be able to understand data, statistics and the risks to really advise and help the farmer and this includes the implementation of technology,” says Matthew Dobbs, a former farm vet and now Digital Practice Lead for Stonehaven Consultancy. He is joining the Sofa Session at REAP 2021.
Since it appeared in the REAP 2019 Start-up Showcase -Glas Data has gained funding to commercialise its analysis platform which combines data from over 70 types of remote sensor and offers advanced data visualisation and modelling designed to be used by non-specialists.
“Most agricultural land currently lies on the 85% of the earth that doesn’t have cellular connectivity,” explains Eric Hewitson, Business Development Manager, Wyld Networks. The company is set to launch its latest product at REAP 2021, designed to allow sensors to connect directly via satellite, instead.