THE PROBLEMS IN THE VINEYARD
Problem (P) and Consequence (C)
1 – P: Data and real-time feedback
C: Old fashioned approach to problems
2 – P: Pathogen Forecasts
C: Expensive Treatments
3 – P: Timeliness
C: Increased damage from pathogens
4 – P: Production Forecasts
C: Harvesting quality and unmanaged yield
THE IoT SOLUTION FOR THE VINEYARD: SAVE
SAVE is an advanced monitoring system for the vineyard. It is an IoT (Internet of Things) tool composed of a wireless sensor group (thermo hygrometer, leaf wetness sensor, anemometer, rainfall) and, if you request, other wireless sensors located in the field. The wireless sensor nodes are based on Auroras Technology.
The multi-sensor group and the other sensors detect environmental data in the vineyard and send them to Auroras Service Centre for processing based on reliable predictive models. The winegrower can access the data from any devices connected to internet. The predictive software warns about the favourable conditions for diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis.
SAVE alerts in advance about diseases.
THE BENEFITS
Problem (P), Consequence (C) and Benefits (B)
1 – P: Data and real-time feedback
C: Old fashioned approach to problems
B: Reliable approach based on an IoT technology.
2 – P: Pathogen Forecasts
C: Expensive Treatments
B: Treatment reduction: cost saving and less toxic substances
3 – P: Timeliness
C: Increased damage from pathogens
B: Immediate intervention
4 – P: Production Forecasts
C: Harvesting quality and unmanaged yield
B: Increased production and quality
CASE HISTORY
1 – Vineyard size: 2.5 ha
2015, from February to September
Benefits:
zero infections occurred
saved one treatment out of three
earned value € 1.700 into the year
2 – Vineyard size: 1.2 ha certified organic production
2015, from April to September
Benefits:
Predicted 3 powdery mildew events. 12 h in advance.
Production saved for about € 8.000.
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