Precision Farming Solutions with IoT Enablement

IoT Modules

• Cellular LPWA (LTE-M and NB-IoT): These modules are designed for low power consumption and wide-area coverage. These are ideal for agricultural applications requiring long battery life and reliable connectivity in remote areas.
• LTE Cat 1 bis: This technology provides efficient LTE connectivity, balancing data throughput and low power.
• Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): These modules offer precise location tracking for autonomous vehicles and asset tracking in agriculture.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® wireless technology: These modules enable short-range wireless connectivity for local data transfer and device configuration.

Global IoT Connectivity Plans and Services

Telit Cinterion ensures reliable data transmission for smart farming devices with IoT connectivity plans and services, including:

• SIM cards for cellular-enabled agricultural equipment
• NExT™ eSIM multiprofile, powered by Telit Cinterion, for seamless global connectivity

IoT Platforms

deviceWISE®, powered by Telit Cinterion, offers device management, data orchestration and integration with other enterprise systems. It allows users to connect machines and enterprise software without custom code.

Custom IoT Solution Services

Telit Cinterion offers expertise to develop and deploy custom IoT solutions for precision agriculture.

IoT-enabled agriculture solutions empower farmers with real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. They can monitor and analyze soil conditions and other changing parameters in real time to optimize crop yields.

Farmers can also develop tracking solutions that allow them to monitor livestock and vehicles in remote areas. They can use connected devices to detect water and nutrient deficits for timely interventions.

Reduced Input Use

Precision agriculture enables reduced input use. It allows farmers to apply fertilizers and water only where and when they’re needed to minimize waste and reduce resource usage. This leads to advantages like:

• Lower chemical runoff to reduce the risk of chemicals leaching into the soil and water bodies
• Water conservation using variable rate irrigation and soil moisture monitoring to minimize water waste
• Optimized field operations that lower energy consumption and reduce overlaps in planting and harvesting

Optimized Soil Health

Precision agriculture practices can enhance soil health in several ways:

• Targeted nutrient management by applying the right nutrients in the right amounts based on soil testing
• Reduced soil compaction with GPS-guided machinery and controlled traffic farming techniques to minimize unnecessary field passes
• Enhanced carbon sequestration, which means healthy soils can sequester more carbon from the atmosphere and mitigate climate change

Increased Biodiversity

By optimizing land use and reducing the environmental impact of farming, precision agriculture can contribute to greater biodiversity:

• Reduced pesticide usage protects beneficial insects and wildlife
  Precision mapping can identify less productive areas of a farm that can be converted into wildlife habitats
• Enhanced resource efficiency to do more with less, which benefits the environment and improves the economic sustainability of farming operations
• Data-driven decision-making to optimize resource use and enhance sustainability outcomes over the long term