What:
A partnership between Nationwide and Quanturi aims to address hay fires with HAYTECH, a technology-enabled solution to better prevent hay fires and manage hay quality.
Why:
Hay fires present unpredictable and difficult-to-manage risks for farming and agribusiness operations. They can also add up to thousands of dollars in building and replacement costs and lost revenue.
How:
- The partnership marks the first time the HAYTECH technology, an IoT-based solution from Quanturi, is available to customers in the U.S.
- To use HAYTECH, customers will install a series of probes into their operation’s hay bales and stacks, which will regularly transmit temperature measurements to the Cloud and alert operators when concerns arise.
- HAYTECH will warn producers of unusual temperature rises, enabling them to anticipate fire hazards and minimize the risk of losing haystacks and more.
- Operators can also use the intuitive interface to monitor their entire storage site regardless of the size of their production.
- Temperature data allows customers to choose the right hay for the best use, helping to optimize the profitability of their haystacks.
- With remote access to all the data needed, the solution also helps to limit dangerous handling and work accidents.
- They will be able to better anticipate selling prices by proactively ensuring hay will meet the requirements of the labels and by bringing a guarantee of traceability to customers.
- Nationwide’s agribusiness customers will have discounted access to HAYTECH.