From food to industrial production, and from pharmaceuticals to clothing, the only way to provide raw materials across many sectors is through the maintenance and development of agricultural activities. However, the decrease in agricultural lands and the migration of the farming population to cities is a global problem today. While the population and parallel demand for raw materials are constantly increasing, agricultural lands are shrinking, and people who make a living from farming are seeking alternative sources of income.
All these problems have led to the research and implementation of methods that yield maximum productivity from minimum space. It is predicted that in the coming years, traditional agricultural methods will gradually be abandoned, and Smart Agriculture will be accepted as the primary method. Soilless farming and smart agricultural systems have already begun to be used both in our country and across the world. Of course, the way to maintain all these activities healthily is through the efficient use of electricity.
What is Soilless Agriculture (Urban Farming)?
Developing technology allows agriculture to be conducted without the use of soil, utilizing special pipe systems, water, and vitamin-mineral supplements. This practice, called soilless agriculture (hydroponics), allows farming to be carried out in cities, in multi-story buildings, without the need for large plots of land.
Countries such as the USA, Japan, China, and Singapore have begun constructing vertical farming facilities. In fact, in China, these facilities will be used not only for agricultural production but also for the construction of “forest buildings” to reduce air pollution in cities. It is known that soilless agriculture is gaining interest in Türkiye and is even included in government subsidy packages.
What is Smart Agriculture?
The difficulty of using agricultural machinery and the expenses incurred to operate them are among the factors that drive up crop prices. However, thanks to smart agricultural applications, it will be possible to obtain maximum yield from minimum area by using resources in the most efficient way.
We mentioned Internet of Things (IoT) technology in one of our previous articles. This technology, where electronic devices and objects work and communicate in a synchronized manner, is also planned for use in agriculture.
The Agritech project carried out in our country has a major contribution to the development of smart agriculture. On the other hand, systems like Libelium and Farmbot have started to be used in facilities all over the world. Thanks to smart agricultural applications, the needs of plants can be met qualitatively, reducing the need for human labor to a minimum and increasing product quality.
While most necessary developments in smart agricultural applications have been made, serious preparations are required for their implementation. One of the main reasons for this is the risks posed by the electrical systems used in cities. Indeed, in IoT and smart agricultural technologies, an electricity-sourced problem (such as the burnout of a circuit or a malfunction in the command system) can cause massive crop loss. However, it is possible to prevent this with Trimbox.
Using TRIMBOX in Smart Agricultural Systems
Just as it is used in traditional greenhouses, Trimbox provides electrical safety in soilless and smart farming areas. Especially in indoor farming applications, it is necessary to use Trimbox to ensure electrical safety and help devices continue to operate without problems.
Smart agricultural devices like Farmbot and Libelium can be affected by fluctuations in the electrical installation, causing the command system to malfunction. This leads to functional disorders and, indirectly, damage to the crops. However, Trimbox protects these devices from harmful fluctuations. It protects all devices equipped with IoT technology, including smart agricultural applications.
Trimbox also ensures safety in soilless farming areas. It provides the electrical circulation necessary for irrigation, lighting, and ventilation systems to work flawlessly. At the same time, it protects devices by keeping high voltage caused by factors like lightning away from the grid.
Simple precautions sometimes save lives. The best investment we can make for our family, our business, and our environment is protective measures. With Trimbox and GNDSeries, you can be protected from electricity-related damages and resulting electrical contact fires.
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