Joburg-based farms cut losses with cloud surveillance Issue 4 2023, Watcher Surveillance Solutions In 2020, Watcher Surveillance Solutions was approached by Plantation Farms, a third-generation family farming operation in the south of Boksburg, to provide a farm security solution to assist in reducing crop losses due to theft.
IoT asset tracking for farming Issue 3 2022 Asset-tracking using Internet of Things (IoT) devices is not new, but as the technology evolves, so does the number of use cases extend beyond the traditional.
The role of drones in farm protection Issue 2 2022, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management Ending his series on preparing for and preventing farm attacks, Laurence Palmer discusses the role of drones and offers a free security risk assessment template for downloading (link at the end of the article).
CCTV’s role in farm protection Issue 1 2022, Technews Publishing Continuing his series on preparing for and preventing farm attacks, Laurence Palmer discusses the role of surveillance cameras in the full security solution.
Creating the district ID database Issue 8 2021, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management Continuing his series on preparing for and preventing farm attacks, Laurence Palmer discusses developing an identity system for districts at risk.
District assessments Issue 7 2021, Security Services & Risk Management Continuing his series on preparing for and preventing farm attacks, Laurence Palmer discusses assessing the district for risks.
Specific elements of security Issue 6 2021, Security Services & Risk Management Continuing his series on preparing for and preventing farm attacks, Laurence Palmer discusses some elements (or layers) of security to consider.
Security concepts for rural security Issue 5 2021, Security Services & Risk Management The principle of self-protection is based on being prepared and able to protect oneself against any form of attack through planning, the installation of physical security elements, electronic security support elements and manpower deployment.
Beyond IoT integration Issue 5 2021, Sabertek, Editor's Choice, Integrated Solutions, IT infrastructure IoT Genie devices enable simpler, self-managed integration of security and other functions to automate and monitor almost anything that is important to you.
Reliable and robust radios Issue 5 2021, Global Communications Kenwood digital radio systems provide a reliable means of communication in many industries as they allow cost-effective, instant and simultaneous communication with individuals and groups of people.
The what and why of farm attacks Issue 4 2021, Technews Publishing, Security Services & Risk Management Laurence Palmer continues his series on farm attacks in South Africa, looking at the reality as it stands today and the risks these innocent potential victims face.
The role of CCTV in farm protection CCTV Handbook 2021, Technews Publishing The basic design principles for any CCTV system installation remain the same, whether installed at an office park, a warehouse, a factory, a suburban home, a farmstead or anywhere else.
Dealing with farm attacks Issue 2 2021, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management Brutal farm attacks are unfortunately a common event in South Africa. Laurence Palmer suggests a proactive, community-based approach as the optimal way to prevent these heinous crimes from happening in the first place.
Partnership to reduce farm violence and agricultural crime 1 June 2019, News, Security Services & Risk Management Agri SA has partnered with Fidelity ADT, a subsidiary of the Fidelity Services Group, to offer a range of services and products to its members and the rural community.
Keyless access control launched in Africa May 2019, FS Systems, News, Access Control & Identity Management FS-Systems launches a cutting-edge keyless access control solution for the critical infrastructure environment across the African market.
Intelligent ceiling detector May 2019, Regal Distributors SA, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Products The RISCO Industrial LuNAR Grade 3 is an intelligent ceiling detector with bidirectional remote control, a mounting height of up to 8,6 m and a coverage area of up to 18 m in diameter.
Securing farms takes a multi-layered approach April 2019, Technews Publishing, Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection While perimeter fencing is a must-have, the agriculture sector is increasingly turning to modern high-tech electronic technologies, particularly in light of the violent farm attacks seen in South Africa over the last few years.
Timed fence light April 2019, Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Nemtek’s new fence light is installed between the earth and live wire indicating the power on the fence for peace of mind.
Cloud video protects farmers 1 April 2019, Secutel Technologies, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring People who live on farms and in rural areas are particularly vulnerable to armed farm attacks, where response times are lengthy due to the remote locations of the farms.
