Connected agriculture software provides assistance with configuring, managing, and monitoring internet of things (IoT) devices used in farming operations. Smart technology allows farm operators and agricultural specialists to optimize resource usage, improve crop yields and quality, and automate certain routine tasks, while generating valuable data across the operation. Connected agriculture solutions may include unique hardware or assets that are specially designed for use in these areas. In some cases, these IoT solutions sync with other connected devices that are preconfigured for IoT or that are connected using third-party sensors.
Connected agriculture software may offer features of or integrate with other IoT-related software solutions, such as IoT platforms and IoT device management software. A number of these solutions may also offer features similar to those provided by precision agriculture software, smart irrigation software, and crop management software, and may integrate with these tools to share data and form a unified approach in intelligent farming.
To qualify for inclusion in the Connected Agriculture category, a product must:
- Sync with IoT-enabled farming assets such as irrigation systems, fertilization systems, and weather sensors
- Assist with some combination of asset tracking, device configuration, remote access/control, and data generation
- Integrate with IoT networks and software solutions to enable intelligent functionality and device workflows