Satellites to improve Agri-food systems - FS
Lead Participant:
AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Abstract
Connected Farm is an Innovate UK co-funded study designed to increase precision farming productivity in farms
without 3G/4G coverage through the provision of high speed broadband connectivity to the farm house,
tractors, combine harvesters, and other farm production equipment. The study will evaluate and develop a
cost-effective solution based on two options; farm-wide long range Wi-Fi using Ka-band satellite backhaul and
Ka-band satellite broadband direct to tractors and farm equipment using novel small/lightweight antennas with
form factor optimised for installation on mobile farm production assets. The study will consider the pros and
cons of each option and one will be selected for trial.
without 3G/4G coverage through the provision of high speed broadband connectivity to the farm house,
tractors, combine harvesters, and other farm production equipment. The study will evaluate and develop a
cost-effective solution based on two options; farm-wide long range Wi-Fi using Ka-band satellite backhaul and
Ka-band satellite broadband direct to tractors and farm equipment using novel small/lightweight antennas with
form factor optimised for installation on mobile farm production assets. The study will consider the pros and
cons of each option and one will be selected for trial.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED | £106,227 | £ 52,553 |
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Participant |
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ADROIT ECONOMICS LTD | £10,560 | £ 7,392 |
PRECISION DECISIONS LIMITED | £57,200 | £ 40,040 |
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