With much faster connection speed and larger data transmission volume, 5G networks can accelerate automation of farming and enhance agricultural information transmission from drones and remote sensors.
UK’s 5G RuralFirst initiative established several projects that harness the power of 5G. Through their Hands-Free Hectare project, 5G RuralFirst became the first in the world to successfully plant, tend, and harvest crops without a single human stepping foot in the field. They also developed an app that allows farmers to track their cows and receive real-time updates on the animal’s health and behavior. Read More
