Brazil is internationally recognized as a major exporter of agricultural products; however, due to flaws in storage processes and low storage capacity, losses reach 20%, considerably reducing the efficiency and productivity of national production.
The agricultural market is demanding and highly sophisticated in its operations, with a volume of transactions where any loss is significant. To maximize production, agility and automation , which are only feasible through monitoring and telemetry to correct problems in a timely manner.
According to the National Rural Learning Service (Senar), 10% of national production is affected by contaminants of a biological, physical, and chemical nature during the pre- and post-harvest phases of grains.
Proper storage under ideal conditions, achieved through the use of technology and real-time monitoring, optimizes grain marketing . This allows producers to strategically choose the sales period, increasing their negotiating autonomy.
Among the main factors for grain loss, we can mention:
- Substandard unloading at the warehouse damaged the grain.
- High level of impurities in the grains
- Variation in the water content of grains
- Inadequate drying of the grains
- Exposure of the grains to air
Storage temperature must be measured and monitored constantly. Grains exposed to uncontrolled temperatures are susceptible to fungal attacks because their moisture content changes.
For proper and safe storage, grains need to maintain a moisture content of 12 or 13% after harvesting, in an environment controlled by drying machines, making it essential to monitor the operating parameters.
Another aspect that directly influences production quality is equipment maintenance , whether electrical, electronic, or mechanical. Bridgemeter Above-Net 's IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) solution, virtually compatible with any equipment, device, or sensor , allowing not only remote operation monitoring but also equipment telemetry for tracking wear and tear and anticipating unexpected failures.
Real-time decision support
Bridgemeter was designed and built to capture, process, alert, and store information in real time, truly offering a decision support solution, acting dynamically in processes with impactful results in reducing operational costs , increasing safety and efficiency.
The benefits of agricultural production are:
- Immediate identification of operational deviations
- Compatibility with various types of sensors and agricultural machinery
- Low implementation cost
- Real-time monitoring
- Remote operation management
- Configurable and scalable alarms and notifications
Through monitoring, telemetry, predictive analytics, intelligent data analysis, and alarm alerts for the maintenance team, agricultural managers gain complete control of operations.
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