The agriculture business is rapidly evolving to include more technology, especially in water management, which remains a crucial aspect for farmers. In the latest GrowersTalks Magazine, KETOS showcases its innovative water monitoring solution for vertical farming. Addressing many growers pressing needs, KETOS SHIELD offers a way to monitor water more efficiently by covering more parameters and gathering results in real-time.
Understanding KETOS SHIELD
The KETOS SHIELD is an advanced, award-winning water intelligence platform that utilizes cutting-edge technology to revolutionize water management for farmers. By seamlessly integrating IoT, data analytics, and real-time monitoring, the KETOS SHIELD empowers growers to make data-driven decisions, conserve water, and optimize their agricultural practices like never before.
How KETOS SHIELD Works
KETOS’ proprietary technology helps growers manage their water quality via:
- Real-Time Water Monitoring: The KETOS SHIELD installs a network of intelligent sensors throughout the farm, continuously monitoring various water parameters, such as pH levels, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient concentrations.
- Data Analysis and Insights: The data collected by the sensors move securely to the cloud, where data is analyzed and valuable insights are presented to water operators to manage water quality and usage patterns.
- Intuitive Dashboard: Data is presented visually via an easy-to-access KETOS dashboard so users can understand their water resources, crop health, and potential issues that may affect production (without needing third-party lab analysis).
- Actionable Recommendations: Based on the analyzed data, KETOS SHIELD offers actionable recommendations, enabling farmers to optimize water usage, prevent wastage, and ensure their crops receive the precise amount of water and nutrients they need.
- Automated Alerts: The platform equips water operators with a customizable alert system that promptly notifies farmers of anomalies or deviations from optimal conditions, empowering them to take immediate corrective actions.
- Historical Data Access: KETOS SHIELD maintains a comprehensive historical database, allowing growers to track trends, compare performance, and make informed decisions for future crop cycles.
Benefits of KETOS SHIELD for Growers
With KETOS, growers and vertical farmers gain benefits to help ensure healthy, bountiful crops. These advantages include:
- Water Conservation: By precisely monitoring water usage and identifying areas of improvement, KETOS SHIELD enables growers to conserve this precious resource and initiate more efficient water recycling programs.
- Increased Crop Yield: With data-driven insights into crop health and water requirements, farmers can ensure their plants receive the right amount of water and nutrients 24/7/365, resulting in improved yields and crop quality.
- Cost Savings: Optimized water usage, early detection of potential issues, and reduced wastage lead to significant cost savings for farmers. Having an in-house device that automates testing also reduces the need for manual interventions and third-party lab analysis, further enhancing the overall profitability of operations.
- Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: By efficiently managing water resources, growers using KETOS SHIELD contribute to sustainable farming practices and minimize their environmental impact.
- Risk Mitigation: With automated alerts and actionable recommendations, farmers can proactively address potential problems, minimizing water quality risks and crop health risks.
- Scalability: Whether a small vertical farm or a large-scale operation, KETOS SHIELD is modular and scalable, catering to each farmer’s needs.
KETOS SHIELD Featured in GrowerTalks Magazine
We are thrilled to share our groundbreaking KETOS SHIELD with the readers of GrowerTalks Magazine. Turn to page 88 in their digital magazine and learn more about KETOS’ innovative offering for growers of all types.
