The agriculture industry is faced with tremendous changes driven by climate change, a growing global population, and the increasing scarcity of resources such as water and farmable land. In order to tackle these challenges, the industry is relying on technical innovation. Trends such as precision farming, digitalization, and robotics are intended to help farmers produce more bountiful harvests more efficiently and sustainably, noted HELUKABEL GmbH.
Cultivation and livestock farming have traditionally required large amounts of space, which, in our modern world, is becoming increasingly rare. One promising solution for this is vertical farming. This cultivation technique makes it possible to use unconventional areas, such as urban spaces, for agriculture. Plants are grown in multi-story, vertical growth greenhouses, which are often constructed either in or near cities.
These closed systems function independently from climatic conditions and allow for year-round production. Intelligent lighting, sensor-controlled watering, and automatic fertilization turn these farms into high-tech factories. These factories require a host of different cables for transmitting energy and data. This includes supplying energy to lights and climate-control units, automation and conveyor technology, and for the exchange of information between sensors and control systems.
As an experienced partner of a number of agricultural technology manufacturers, HELUKABEL said it has an extensive portfolio of electrical connection technologies that are specifically designed for the particular conditions of the industry. The company offers cables, wires, and accessories to ensure the reliable transmission of data and energy, thereby playing their part in preparing the industry for the future.
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