From there, narrow band data communication is sent to a LoRa gateway which has broadband cellular uplink connectivity functionality. Kurt Bantle is using the internet of things ( IoT ) to reduce water use on his Californian avocado farm by 75 % . Soil sensors and alongside thermistors ' data is collected by a cloud - based software platform that then uses valve controllers to control plants when necessary . Bantle expects a full return - on - investment after 6 months .
Kurt Bantle is using the internet of things ( IoT ) to reduce water use on his Californian avocado farm by 75 % . Soil sensors and alongside thermistors ' data is collected by a cloud - based software platform that then uses valve controllers to control plants when necessary . Bantle expects a full return - on - investment after 6 months .