IoT Devices in Agricultural Innovation

Want to see the future of IoT? Don't just look at tech conferences and flashy demos. Look at farms. While we debate whether self-driving cars can handle rain, autonomous tractors are covering 7,500-acre wheat fields whatever the weather. Agriculture has cracked the code on edge IoT because they have no choice. When your tractor needs to make plant-by-plant decisions in milliseconds, the cloud isn't an option. When you're managing thousands of acres with spotty connectivity, everything has to work offline-first. The results speak for themselves: ➞ Smart sensors with edge processing cut water consumption by 25% ➞ AI-powered sprayers reduce herbicide use by 30% through local decision-making ➞ Precision systems increase yields by 20% while using 15% fewer chemicals We've seen this firsthand supporting projects like Terraso, where offline-first design enables farmers in remote areas to make critical land management decisions without reliable connectivity. While many connected products still break the moment wi-fi drops, agriculture has proven that edge-first, offline-capable systems aren't just possible - they're more reliable and cost-effective at scale. What would your connected products look like if you built them to work in a field with no cell signal? ♻️ Repost if you liked it   ➞ Follow me, Nick Tudor, for more IoT and AI Insights

Empowering Farmers Through Digital Innovation and Regenerative Agriculture: Solidaridad’s Transformative Impact in India!! During a recent visit to Solidaridad Network’s Smart Agri Hub in Bhopal, I witnessed firsthand the remarkable strides being made to revolutionize agriculture across 12 Indian states. By bridging the digital divide, Solidaridad is empowering over a million farmers with contextual, personalized advisories that address their unique challenges. From real-time hyper-local weather forecasts and pest infestation alerts to tailored agronomic advice, this initiative is equipping farmers with tools to make informed decisions, boost productivity, and mitigate risks in an unpredictable climate. The Smart Agri Hub exemplifies innovation in action. By leveraging mobile platforms and IoT-enabled solutions, farmers receive timely insights—like adjusting irrigation before a drought or treating crops ahead of pest outbreaks—transforming reactive practices into proactive strategies. This digital ecosystem not only safeguards livelihoods but also fosters resilience, enabling smallholders to thrive amid climate volatility. The visit also included the Nico Roozen International Center of Excellence for Regenerative Agriculture, a hub pioneering sustainable farming practices. Here, research and on-ground training converge to promote soil health, biodiversity, and low-carbon techniques, ensuring agriculture remains viable for future generations. None of this would be possible without the visionary leadership of Dr.Suresh Motwani and his dedicated team, whose passion for farmer welfare and environmental stewardship is palpable. Their holistic approach—merging technology, education, and ecology—is setting a global benchmark for inclusive, regenerative agriculture. As India’s farmers face mounting challenges, Solidaridad’s work offers a blueprint for empowerment through innovation. It’s inspiring to see how digital tools and sustainable practices can uplift communities, turning vulnerability into vitality. The future of farming is bright—and it’s being cultivated in Bhopal today.

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🚜 We recently released a new market study on the market for IoT Applications in the Agricultural Industry, covering the latest trends and developments in the emerging smart farming market. Connected equipment, sensors and controllers are now being deployed across farms worldwide, enabling farmers to measure and manage the variability of crops in the fields and animals within the herds. The convergence of IoT and farming today holds great potential to unlock new growth and improve the way food is grown. Berg Insight’s outlook for the smart farming solution market is positive as agricultural production remains greatly underpenetrated by IoT technologies. 🌱Leading providers of precision technologies include John Deere, AGCO Corporation via its joint venture with Trimble Inc. (PTx Trimble), CNH with its Raven Industries subsidiary, Topcon Positioning Systems and Hexagon's Agriculture Solutions. The agricultural drone market has recently emerged as a rapidly growing area in precision farming. The market is led by DJI with an installed base of more than 300,000 agricultural drones. The market for in-field sensor systems can be divided into three segments: environmental monitoring, pest monitoring and water management. Semios (Almanac) is the largest vendor in the market for in-field sensor systems with an installed base of over 500,000 sensor nodes, followed by METOS® by Pessl Instruments and Davis Instruments. Remote in-field monitoring solution providers further include for instance Sencrop, Campbell Scientific, CropX , Weenat, Trapview and WiseConn. 📈The number of installed wireless devices for applications in agricultural production is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.6 percent from 26.5 million connections at the end of 2023 to 38.2 million connected devices by 2028. Cellular connections amounted to roughly 2.0 million at the end of 2023 and are expected to reach 4.1 million in 2028. The main application areas for cellular communications comprise telematics and in-field sensor systems. LPWA technologies are expected to achieve the highest growth rate and realise a significant market position in the remote monitoring and control segment. 802.15.4-based standards comprise the most employed wireless technology due to its wide adoption in dairy cow monitoring applications. #precisionagriculture #IoT #connectivity #marketresearch #agtech #agriculture #smartfarming #technology