Transforming Agriculture through Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks.

This article discusses sensor networks, their application within the agricultural industry, and the animal-borne nodes used to measure systems comprised of climate, soil, pasture, and animals. The agriculture industry faces many obstacles including changes in climate, problems with water supply, labor shortages, and social issues like animal welfare and food safety. Sensor networks are being used to monitor and process the complex facets associated with ecosystems and farming. Sensor networks can impact the economics of farming by monitoring the condition of the land and livestock.