FarmingIT and Jane's Weather form A Partnership for Precision Agriculture
Martin Peters
FarmingIT
From its earliest days, Jane’s Weather has been driven by a vision to bring precision forecasting and tailored weather insights to the agricultural sector. A key founding partner in this journey has been FarmingIT, a pioneer in agricultural technology solutions led by the forward-thinking Martin Peters. This partnership has set the stage for countless farmers to benefit from hyper-local weather forecasts, including seamless integration with their existing weather stations.
The Role of FarmingIT
Established with a mission to simplify data management for farmers, FarmingIT specialises in integrating technology into agricultural practices. They’ve been instrumental in enabling farmers to use their ADCON weather stations with Jane’s Weather PRO, ensuring hyper-local forecasts that help growers make smarter, faster decisions. By bridging the gap between technology and agriculture, FarmingIT has helped its clients unlock the full potential of advanced forecasting.
The Partnership
The collaboration between FarmingIT and Jane’s Weather began as a shared commitment to improving forecasting for farming operations across Australia. FarmingIT's technical expertise in API integrations and long-standing trust within the farming community made them an ideal partner. Together, we’ve been able to deliver on a promise of hyper-local, actionable forecasts that are easy to use and highly reliable.
Enabling Farmers Through Technology
One of the success stories born from this partnership is Scott Young, a livestock and cropping farmer from Ballan, Victoria. Through FarmingIT, Scott integrated his ADCON weather station with Jane’s Weather PRO, gaining access to hyper-local forecasts that have revolutionised how he plans his farm activities.
- Growing Degree Days (GDD) - Scott uses GDD forecast metrics to time crop management activities like spraying with precision.
- Spraying Conditions Forecast - Accurate wind, rain, and Delta-T forecasts ensure Scott’s spraying is effective and timely.
- Livestock Alerts - Future enhancements, such as ‘Sheep Grazier Alerts,’ are being co-designed for better livestock protection.
Scott’s story is just one example of the impact FarmingIT and Jane’s Weather have had together. By seamlessly connecting farmers’ weather stations to Jane’s Weather PRO, FarmingIT has amplified the reach and relevance of hyper-local weather data.
Shared Vision for Innovation
FarmingIT continues to work closely with Jane’s Weather on refining the platform. Together, we are exploring ways to simplify access to critical data and develop innovative features, such as;
- Custom Forecast Thresholds & Alerts - Tailored forecast notifications driven by a farm specific AI driven weather forecast are now available.
- Customisable Dashboards - Integrating essential metrics like GDD, rainfall, and evapotranspiration in a user-friendly format.
- Enhanced Forecasting Models - Improving wind and long-range seasonal forecasting to meet specific farmer needs.
Why Jane’s Weather Values FarmingIT
FarmingIT’s dedication to empowering farmers with accessible, advanced tools has been a cornerstone of our partnership. Their insights, technical support, and customer advocacy have helped shape Jane’s Weather PRO into a trusted platform for farmers across Australia. Martin Peters and the FarmingIT team are true collaborators, always striving to make weather technology more impactful, available and accessible.
Looking Ahead
The FarmingIT and Jane’s Weather partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration in agriculture. Together, we’re seeing a future where farmers have the precision tools they need to thrive, no matter the weather challenges.
About FarmingIT
Established in July 2000 as Landmark Solutions, FarmingIT has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies into agriculture.They were the first in Australia to operate a Dual Dipole EM38 ground conductivity meter, offering fully interpreted EM mapping to predict soil salinity, texture, and water content.
Under the leadership of Martin Peters, FarmingIT has expanded its services to include;
- Field Record Keeping
- Farm Asset Mapping
- Precision Agriculture & Mapping
- Topographic Mapping
- Soil Water Monitoring
- Weather Stations
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