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Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting data through mud

  • Written by Abdul Salam, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University
Farmers can save water with wireless technologies, but there are challenges – like transmitting data through mudWireless sensors and data systems can help farmers use water much more efficiently by monitoring soil conditions.Lance Cheung/USDA via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Water is the most essential resource for life, for both humans and the crops we consume. Around the world, agriculture accounts for 70% of all freshwater use.

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