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Monitoring Environmental Change

Climate and environmental data collection services

With the growing impacts of climate change, there is a heightened need for reliable data that can monitor, predict and mitigate risks like droughts, floods and (slowly) changing weather patterns. 

Our Motivation

Monitoring environmental conditions allows for better decision-making in many areas of life, from personal safety to large-scale economic planning and (precision) farming.

If about agriculture, the connection between environment (weather and more) and crop success has been undeniable. 

Despite technological advancements and digitisation in agriculture, weather remains a dominant force, impacting crop health and overall productivity. The ability to interpret and predict for example weather directly influences agronomic decisions, from sowing timelines to irrigation schedules.

The Problem

In our pursuit of precision agriculture, reliance on traditional weather stations falls short. Why? Because centralised weather sources often miss the nuanced variations crucial at (local) ground level.

Our challenges

Monitoring environmental change faces several challenges that can hinder the accuracy, scope, and efficiency of tracking critical trends. Some of the most common problems we as Green A&E face and try to overcome…every day include:

Data gaps and inconsistencies:

  • Limited geographical coverage: Many remote or underdeveloped regions in Africa lack sufficient monitoring infrastructure, leading to gaps in global data.
  • Temporal gaps: Because of intermittent or no connectivity, some data is collected at irregular intervals, making it difficult to detect trends or rapid environmental changes in real time.
  • Lack of historical data: Some environmental trends, such as the long-term impacts of climate change, require historical data that may not exist or be incomplete, further complicating accurate predictions.

Limited access to technology and resources:

  • High cost: Many environmental monitoring tools, such as satellites, remote sensing equipment, and advanced sensors, are relatively expensive, making it difficult for many potential customers to participate in comprehensive monitoring.
  • Technical expertise: Effective use of advanced technologies requires specialised knowledge and skills, which may not be readily available in all regions where we want to do business.

Funding and sustainability:

  • Short-term projects: Many environmental monitoring initiatives are funded through short-term grants or projects, leading to interruptions in data collection when funding dries up.
  • Prioritisation: Environmental monitoring may compete for funding with other sectors, such as healthcare or infrastructure, which can limit long-term investments in these projects.

Our Conclusion and Business Opportunity

Consistently monitoring environmental change (real time and over a longer period of time) is crucial, as it not only helps individuals and businesses but also governments to better prepare for the impact such change may have on today’s life and future activities.

Why consistently monitoring the environment is so important for precision farming:

  • Crop planning: Farmers depend on accurate weather forecasts to plan planting, irrigation, and harvesting. Changes in sun hours, temperature and rainfall can drastically impact yields.
  • Pest and disease control: Weather conditions can influence pest infestations and the spread of plant diseases, so forecasts are crucial in managing these risks.
  • Renewable energy: Solar and wind energy production depend on weather conditions. Knowing how much sun and wind is available helps in managing the grid and energy supply.
  • Climate change monitoring: Long-term weather data is essential for studying climate patterns, understanding the effects of global warming locally and quantifying environmental changes. 

Green A&E environmental monitoring solutions & Services

Affordable farm monitoring for all

Taylormade solutions

Basic ServicesAdvanced ServicesAlways Needed
Climate variables (weather)Biodiversity changeReliable connectivity
Air quality (optional)DeforestationReliable power
Water quality (optional)Wild life populationsCloud platform
Soil health (optional)Land use change
Fire detection (optional)

Green A&E’s partners have elevated innovation with an Automatic Weather Station (AWS), a beacon of precision in agriculture. No longer content with the limitations of standard weather stations.

Our solution recognises the need for on-farm weather insights to combat the challenges faced by farmers. The systems collects real-time data on agricultural air temperature, humidity, pressure, rainfall, wind direction, and wind speed. The end result? In-depth insights that enable intelligent decisions that were tailored to the crop’s growth stages and conditions.

Throughout the deployment process, Green A&E ensures continuous support, from advanced weather station installation to high-tech sensor assembly in elevated areas, all seamlessly coordinated through local communication networks. The data flows effortlessly to Green A&E’s IoT cloud platform, providing users with real-time weather conditions at their fingertips.

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