Tiny, low power connected devices monitoring and altering their environments is no longer science fiction. The Internet of Things (IoT) provides an opportunity to do things previously too expensive or impossible to do. IoT devices simply read data from their surroundings and receive instructions to do certain things. This is where AI could prove to be an incredibly valuable tool to make decisions on what to do with the data.
Not only could a solitary household cultivate its own harvest, demanding minimum know-how, but envision the ascent into becoming a local supplier of those lovely goods to neighborhoods, watering holes, and eateries. All could all become customers of an increasingly diverse and dynamic local supply chain. Then if all goes well these hyper-local suppliers could grow to serve entire towns, cities, and counties. It’s not just about edibles either; envision exotic flora, such as the elusive mango tree, gracing conservatories across the world – all grown wherever you are.
Our dream is to nurture a nation of local growers, furnishing the land with lovely food and plants. All the while, cutting air miles and fostering self-sufficiency and pride in our produce —a grand endeavor that I hope spreads across our nation.