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like these can provide valuable information quickly, enabling food growers and forestry managers to take earlier action.” Other areas include providing early warnings of wildfires, which can wreak havoc, “a critical factor in assessing fire risk and accurately predicting outbreaks,” said Wakefield. “For commercial reasons and to support communities, the integration of IoT and sensor technology will be critical in building resilience against both water scarcity and flooding. These issues are becoming increasingly concerning for businesses such as distilleries and other food manufacturers that depend on raw water resources. “By monitoring river levels and water reserves through IoT-enabled sensor networks, businesses can understand availability, track usage, identify losses, and effectively plan for droughts,” Wakefield added. She explained that integrating IoT and sensing technologies will “build resilience”, help with responding to threats and implementing strategies for long-term resource management, not just for large, commercial businesses, but for individuals at home too – relating to that time-old adage that small steps when they are added up, can make a big difference. “Access to the data provided by IoT networks can better enable people to make informed decisions about how to reduce waste and boost energy efficiency, contributing to the fight against climate change,” Wakefield concluded.
“IN FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURE, THE GROWING THREAT OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND PESTS DUE TO CHANGING WEATHER IS CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO FOOD, CROPS, AND WOODLAND"
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