Pump status, tank levels, gate sensors, soil moisture, weather, fuel and feed. The challenge is not whether to use the technology, it is getting reliable connectivity and the right sensors out to where the work actually happens.
Watermans helps farmers, growers and rural businesses across Northland get connected and stay connected. From rural broadband and farm-wide Wi-Fi, to LoRaWAN sensor networks, 4G telemetry on remote assets, and CCTV on sheds, yards and gateways — we design rural connectivity and farm telemetry for the realities of rural sites: long distances, exposed locations, patchy power, and the need for things to keep working when no one is on site.
Because we also do electrical, security and IT, we can install the sensor, the cabling, the power supply, the camera and the dashboard — without you needing to find four different specialists.
Want better visibility across your farm or orchard?
Let’s map out what is possible.
Can you get reliable internet to a remote site?
Often yes. Depending on the location we use a combination of fibre or fixed wireless to the main building, then point-to-point links and repeaters to extend coverage across the property. We do a site assessment first so the design suits your specific layout.
What can LoRaWAN sensors actually monitor?
Common uses on Northland farms include water tank levels, trough levels, gate position, pump on/off status, soil moisture, temperature and electric fence status. Sensors are low-power and battery-operated, so they can sit out in the paddock for years.
Do you install solar or off-grid power for monitoring sites?
Yes. Many remote sensor and camera sites run on small solar setups. We can include the panel, battery and mounting as part of the install.
Can I see all of this from one app?
Yes. Sensor data and CCTV can be brought into mobile apps and dashboards so farm owners and managers can check on things from a phone, anywhere there is signal.
