Imagine a world where agriculture can increase a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Let us take Nigeria as a case study; according to a report by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), investment in agriculture ballooned from N3 billion to near N50 billion in 2019. This has boosted consumption helping Nigeria exit the recession.
It is interesting to note that Crop and Livestock management can be a complex, around-the-clock job, especially as no farmer can be everywhere at once – Until Now. Smart Agriculture refers to the adoption of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) for cultivating clean and sustainable farming practices for increased farm productivity and reduced operations costs.
With the use of IoT technology, farmers and agribusiness owners can:
1. Always know exactly how much wheat, grain, feed, and fuel you have on hand. Plan ahead and reduce costly, last-minute orders. Anticipate refill schedules and never run out of stock again. 2. Virtually fence and gather real-time information location, speed, body temperature, and stress levels of livestock co via GPS with Smart Livestock collars, even when the farmer is far from the ranch. 3. Receive real-time readings of soil temperature, volumetric water content, and air temperature – directly from the field to your phone/laptop via Soil Monitoring sensors. 4. Monitor weather conditions and remotely access real-time information needed to make accurate decisions about fields and crops.
In a bid to address the challenges facing the industry, IoT Africa Networks Limited held a Smart Agriculture webinar tagged Sustainable Food Production and Supply in a Changing Environment with more than 150 industry experts in attendance. The event took place in February 2021 and was in conjunction with Connected Finland, CleverFarm, and Sensowave.
During the webinar, Lare Ayoola, the Executive Chairman of IoT Africa Networks Ltd, outlined how agribusinesses can save 10 to 40 percent of operational expenses and increase efficiencies upwards of 25 percent by using real-time data to monitor assets, predict breakdowns and schedule preventative maintenance.
His presentation enlightened the audience on how IoT-connected wireless technology is helping agribusinesses receive data-rich reports with informative analysis from all field processes to final consumption helping them to increase crop yield and livestock production, increase farmer revenue, and reduce costs of operation among others.
“IoT Africa Networks Ltd, in partnership with Sigfox, enables you to observe your entire agriculture ecosystem in a convenient and budget-friendly manner. You might not be able to rely on electricity in Nigeria, but you can rely on Sigfox. This is because the Sigfox devices can be powered without electricity. Their battery life can last for more than four years on a single charge.” Lare Ayoola said during the webinar.
Tom Lindblad, Founder, Connected Finland was on hand to shed more light on how tapping IoT connectivity in agriculture can fuel higher performance and increased revenue.
Other presentations from Adam Zloty, Co-Founder, CleverFarm, and Carlos Callejero, CEO, DigitAnimal and Sensowave, explained how extremely safe and cost-effective Sigfox devices are when used to collect data from the field and transmit directly to the operator’s platform.
Our special guest of honour, Dr. Inuwa Kashifu Abdullahi CCIE, Director General, NITDA discussed how companies can implement a Successful Agriculture strategy and shared with the attendees the government’s plans to provide technological support for agribusinesses during his keynote address.
IoT-Connected Smart Agriculture Devices give farmers a simpler, more cost-effective way to keep tabs and stay in control of the health and growth of their crops, livestock, and agribusiness. Over 500 agribusinesses have registered to take part in the Smart Agriculture evolution.
Therefore, IoT has come to stay! There has never been a better opportunity for industries to embrace the change IoT brings, save billions of dollars, and modernize their operations than now.
The IoT Africa Networks, Sigfox, Tranter IT, Connected Finland, CleverFarm, SensoWave partnerships are strategic and critical for development in Nigeria’s agriculture industry. The focus for IoT in Nigeria is for Companies and Cities to CONNECT EVERYTHING and stay in control of their assets and business operations. This will enable more businesses to reduce operations costs and improve productivity.
IoT Africa Networks Limited is the exclusive Sigfox operator in Nigeria and we are responsible for rolling out the first IoT nationwide network in Nigeria. The IoT Wireless Telemetry, powered by IoT Africa Networks Ltd and Sigfox, is a game-changing digital technology for the agriculture industry in Nigeria.
Tranter IT is the exclusive distributor of many IoT Connected devices in Nigeria. Based on experience, knowledge, and technical background, we can deploy and execute IoT-related projects in Nigeria. While we are good at supporting and enhancing businesses, there are easier ways to get in touch and answer your questions. Please call us for more information on how you can connect IoT offerings to buyer needs and challenges.
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