August 25, 2005
Farmers fight crime with technology
Australian farmers could soon be using their mobile phone or the internet to open the farm gate from anywhere in the world, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
"Technology developed at the University of New England in NSW will enable farmers to remotely control and monitor livestock movement by using their mobile phone or the internet.
It will also eventually allow them to monitor and control the farm gate and water trough levels.
Currently, the system has been developed to allow in-built alarm systems in the farm gate and water trough to send an automatic mobile phone text message if an unannounced visitor opens the gate or the water levels fall too low.
"Farmers can use the system for security surveillance as well as for stock monitoring," Mr Doyle said.
"It will be particularly useful for farmers working several properties at once, and for those who also have a job in town.
"It will save them travel time, as well as fuel costs and other expenses."
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