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IRRIGATION

WayBeyond Unveils Predictive Irrigation

To Redefine The Future of Water Management

ayBeyond, a leading global provider of digital agron-
Womy solutions for protected cropping agriculture, an-
nounced the launch of the Inside Climate Prediction feature as
part of their FarmRoad crop protection platform.
With billion-dollar weather and climate disasters increasing
due to climate change and increasing scarcity of global water
supplies, growers need the most accurate and relevant fore-
casts possible to effectively optimize their water use and man-
age the health of their crops.
Inside Climate Prediction transforms irrigation management
through the combination of climate sensors, low-Earth orbit
satellite data, and artificial intelligence (AI) to give growers
hyper-local forecasts to optimize their water and ensure resil-
ience against changing environmental conditions. cropping environments, including greenhouses and tunnels.
Precision irrigation solutions
Combining advanced AI models with real-time data from Way-
The Inside Climate Prediction feature is part of WayBeyond’s Beyond sensors and industry weather services, the Inside Cli-
irrigation solution, which includes FarmRoad Outside Climate
Forecasts and Drip and Drain Monitoring. mate Prediction feature generates hyper-local climate predic-
tions with up to 97% accuracy.
The new irrigation feature gives AI-powered forecasts that re-
flect the growers' actual protected growing environment, creat- For the first time, growers can now use localized climate in-
ing powerful hyper-local forecasts for irrigation management. sights to optimize their irrigation and fertigation schedules,
“Many growers face the challenge of making crucial farm- anticipate pest and disease outbreaks, and plan planting and
ing decisions based on generic weather forecasts that may harvesting based on the actual conditions on their farms.
not accurately reflect the actual growing environment for their The new feature includes hourly forecasts up to 48 hours in
protected crops,” said Darryn Keiller, Founder and CEO of
WayBeyond. “This mismatch can lead to overwatering, under- advance for temperature, radiation, relative humidity, vapor
watering, or missing out on critical opportunities for pest con- pressure deficit, and evapotranspiration. The feature also pro-
trol and crop protection - our new FarmRoad feature can help vides daily climate forecasts for up to seven days ahead, offer-
them overcome these challenges.” ing growers a clear outlook for planning and decision-making.
“Inside Climate Prediction solves this problem, and growers "How growers manage their irrigation has a large impact on
can now access accurate climate forecasts for their protected the health of their crops and their yields. The FarmRoad digital
crops like never before,” added Keiller. “Imagine being able agronomy solution gives growers the irrigation insights to op-
to access accurate climate forecasts for protected crops with
precision for the first time; this changes the game for growers timize water use for crops inside their protected tunnels and
around the world and puts control in their hands.” greenhouses, and is precision agriculture at its best. Irrigation
Climate sensors, satellite data and AI-driven insights solutions like FarmRoad’s new Inside Climate Prediction are
the way forward for protected cropping growers.
Inside Climate Prediction utilizes the power of sensors, sat-
ellite data and AI to provide climate forecasts for protected Circle 28 on enquiry card

New Icc2 Controller Features: Built-In Flow Monitoring

And Two Sensor Inputs Boost Efficiency
he updated ICC2 Controller provides ter, time, and labor in the field” Said Ben
Tcontractors with new tools to keep ir- Sacks, Category Manager
rigation systems running smoothly! Now
featuring built-in, station-level flow moni- Effortless and Adaptable
toring and two sensor inputs, this value- The versatile ICC2 Controller supports
packed model delivers efficient water conventional, EZ Decoder System two-
savings without extra plug-ins, add-ons,
or internet connection. wire, or Wireless Valve Link outputs for ul-
timate flexibility. It also integrates seam-
Precision Monitoring lessly with Centralus™ Software for easy
With these new features, contractors can online control.
now set station-level flow thresholds, Ideal for residential and midsize com-
learn flow rates by station, and react mercial projects, the ICC2 Controller
quickly to hydraulic issues like broken provides a flexible, affordable solution
pipes or sprinkler heads to prevent water toring makes it easier for contractors to with options for system expansion, cloud
waste and landscape damage.
detect leaks, breaks, and other system connectivity, and precise control up to 54
"The ICC2 Controller’s built-in flow moni- issues in real time so they can save wa- zones. Circle 29 on enquiry card
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