In an innovative application of LoRa technology, semiconductor supplier Semtech Corporation is leveraging its LoRa@ devices and wireless radio frequency technology to help Australian carrier National Narrowband Network Co. (NNNCo) develop innovative irrigation management solutions for Australian cotton growers. The network is being rolled out with Goanna Ag, an Australian agriculture company. Read more
A handful of growers and other food companies are piloting a wireless sensor system from Teralytic that uses Semtech LoRaWAN chips built into sensor probes to capture and interpret data about a farm's soil conditions, including temperature, moisture and fertilizer levels. Read more
The open LoRaWAN standard for IoT low-power wide area networks (LPWANs) enables smart sensors, devices, and other objects to connect wirelessly via gateways that relay messages to a central network server. It is known for its bi-directional communication with end-to-end security, mobility, and localization services. Read more