Smart Agriculture: The technology behind a more efficient farm

Go beyond traditional farming. We engineer custom technology for agricultural applications, from livestock tracking and crop monitoring to fleet management, empowering you to build smarter, data-driven solutions for the field.

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The challenges with Smart Agriculture Technology

A lack of real-time visibility in agriculture leads to significant operational and financial liabilities. We have identified core challenges that can compromise your bottom line.

Operational inefficiencies

A lack of real-time data on machinery usage, animal behavior, and crop health leads to suboptimal resource allocation and missed opportunities for increased yield.

Asset and livestock security

The difficulty of tracking high-value agricultural machinery and livestock across vast areas increases the risk of theft and makes it difficult to manage herds.

Environmental unpredictability

Manual monitoring of soil conditions and weather is unreliable, leading to inefficient resource usage and reduced crop health.

Integration complexity

Connecting diverse agricultural equipment with different communication standards to a single, unified platform is a major technical hurdle.

Our Smart Agriculture Technology Solutions

Our expertise in smart agriculture goes beyond simple devices. We deliver a complete, modular ecosystem that connects hardware, software, and analytics into a cohesive, purpose-built system.

01 Data acquisition and protocol translation

Livestock tracking tags

We engineer custom, lightweight wearables that combine GPS for wide-area tracking and BLE/UWB for precise positioning in barns or designated zones. Our tags monitor animal behavior and activity levels, helping farmers detect health issues early.

Sensor integration for crop health

We provide sensor solutions that deliver real-time data on soil moisture, nutrient levels, and crop health to optimize yield and resource management. Our expertise also extends to smart irrigation systems, which use real-time data to automate schedules. We engineer and integrate these sensors to provide a unified platform for crop health monitoring.

Vehicle telemetry & diagnostics

Our solutions seamlessly integrate with a vehicle's CAN bus system to capture a wide range of telemetric data, including engine parameters, speed, and diagnostics. We use our Wired Industrial Protocol Module Set to ensure reliable, robust communication with agricultural machinery.

02 Connectivity and resilience

Long-range wireless stack

We use a modular software stack for wide-area communication protocols, including LTE-M and NB-IoT. Our stack is pre-integrated with our backend systems for rapid deployment and is optimized for low-power operation in remote devices.

Offline resilience

Our trackers are equipped with an Offline Resilience & Backup Module that allows them to continue operating and logging data during network outages. Once the connection is restored, the gateway automatically synchronizes the data with the backend.

Energy harvesting & power optimization

We specialize in designing for ultra-long operational lifespans. Our expertise includes leveraging energy harvesting techniques to create maintenance-free deployments.

03 Analytics and operational intelligence

Multi-source event correlation

Our Multi-Source Event Correlation Engine transforms raw sensor data into intelligent events and insights. It combines data from our trackers and sensors to detect complex scenarios, such as a vehicle entering a restricted zone or an animal exhibiting unusual behavior.

Local automation rules

Our systems enable precise, automated actions based on sensor data. We can implement Local Automation Rules Engines that trigger events, such as adjusting irrigation schedules or sending an alert, without relying on the cloud, ensuring instant, low-latency responses.

Data analytics & insights framework

We turn continuous streams of data into actionable intelligence. Our Data Analytics & Insights Framework supports real-time analysis and historical trend exploration, enabling you to optimize resource allocation and forecast maintenance needs.

What we bring to your project

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Our partnership is built on flexibility, allowing you to choose the level of engagement that best suits your needs.

01 Hardware development

We can design and engineer custom UWB tags, anchors, and beacons tailored to your specific application and environment.

02 Software development

We can deliver the core location engine, analytics dashboards, and API integrations that connect with your existing hardware and systems.

03 The complete ecosystem

For a low-risk, end-to-end solution, we can combine our hardware and software expertise to build a complete asset tracking ecosystem from the ground up, providing a seamless, one-stop-shop for your project.

Where our solutions fit

Our modular approach allows us to deliver optimized solutions across multiple applications, solving common problems with uncommon speed and precision.

Livestock management

Herd tracking
Monitor the location and movement of livestock across vast areas, helping to optimize grazing patterns and ensure herd security.
Health monitoring
Use our tags to track animal behavior and activity levels, helping to detect early signs of illness or unusual behavior and improve overall animal welfare.
Asset management
Track the location of high-value agricultural machinery and vehicles, preventing theft and optimizing resource allocation.

Crop & resource management

Precision agriculture
Use our sensors to provide real-time data on soil moisture and nutrient levels, allowing for optimized irrigation and fertilization schedules.
Yield optimization
Our solutions can help farmers monitor crop health and identify areas that require attention, improving overall yield and efficiency.
Automated irrigation
We build solutions that use real-time sensor data on moisture and weather to automate irrigation schedules, reducing water waste and improving crop health.

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