Private 5G for a precision and sustainable agriculture
Reliable, high-speed connectivity — particularly through private 5G networks — is transforming agriculture by enabling smart, data-driven practices. Farmers can now harness technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, robotics, drones, and live video sessions to monitor crop health, soil conditions, control tractors and agricultural robots remotely, track animal health and location in real time and enjoy remote veterinary assistance. This connectivity allows for precision farming, optimized irrigation and automated machinery in the fields, as well as early detection of diseases, or abnormal animal behavior in enclosed spaces, or management of livestock stalls.
The benefits are wide-ranging: increased productivity, higher yields, lower input costs, improved sustainability, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced resilience against labor shortages, climate volatility, and market shocks. Private 5G networks provide secure, low-latency, and reliable coverage across large outdoor areas, and in indoor spaces of farms (milking stalls, pig stalls) enabling seamless integration of connected devices and efficient management of assets, supply chains, and resources.
Overall, the combination of IoT, AI, and private 5G is driving a shift toward smarter, safer, and more sustainable agriculture globally, giving farmers real-time tools to optimize operations and meet growing food demands.
Benefits of private 5G for agriculture
- High-speed mobility, low latency and wide-area connectivity (both indoors and outdoors)
- IoT-driven practices thanks to the seamless integration of AI-enabled objects
- Reliable, and substantial data, insights and analytics in real time
- Support for timely, informed decisions about agricultural and livestock assets, from anywhere, 24/7
- Automation of farming practices thanks to 5G-powered autonomous machinery
- Easy remote assistance during veterinary interventions