The IoT middleware powering Smart Farm Tech AG

Water is the foundation of agriculture, but it’s becoming increasingly scarce. That’s why using it efficiently is critical. 

However, efficiency isn’t just about using less water, but about precision. That means delivering exactly the right amount of water at the right time to meet plants’ needs without waste. 

Fortunately, smart technology offers a solution for efficient water usage management. Smart Farm Tech AG connects farmers, fields, and technology to achieve smarter, more sustainable agriculture.

An all-in-one precision irrigation solution

Smart Farm Tech AG offers a sensor-to-cloud solution that helps farmers monitor, visualize, and control irrigation, fertilizer use, and plant growth. The digital solution combines advanced sensor technology, IoT connectivity, and real-time data analysis to optimize resources and improve farming practices. 

So, how does it work? Multi-depth sensors continuously measure soil moisture and humidity. This data is linked to live weather data to provide even more accurate forecasts.

A multi-depth sensor installed in the ground.

Based on this comprehensive information, Smart Farm Tech AG can automatically adjust irrigation schedules via smart controllers or notify personnel when manual action is required. This ensures water is delivered precisely where and when it’s needed. 

Smart zone management 

Sensors and actuators can be freely positioned on a digital map and grouped into zones, making it easy to manage multiple areas simultaneously. 

Creating a zone on Smart Farm Tech AG.

Data visualizations 

Graphs and dashboards keep critical measurement data in focus, making it simple to track trends, spot issues, and make informed decisions. It’s easy to set thresholds for individual sensors for an instant view of operations. If a critical value is exceeded, the platform automatically alerts the relevant team members. 

The Smart Farm Tech AG platform.

Data and connectivity management with akenza

The Smart Farm Tech solution is built on top of the akenza platform. The akenza platform handles the IoT middleware, including connectivity and device management. Thanks to the custom payload decoders built within akenza, multi-depth sensors and actuators are easily integrated into the platform. All devices transmit data wirelessly via LoRaWAN, ensuring reliable communication even in remote field conditions. The decoded data is made available to the Smart Farm Tech application via REST API. 

By taking over the whole IoT middleware, akenza significantly reduces the need for complex IT infrastructure, making it easy for Smart Farm Tech AG to quickly deploy and scale operations.

“We chose akenza because the platform enables fast and uncomplicated integration of our IoT sensor technology - exactly what we need for our smart farming applications: modular, expandable, scalable & reliable.”

-Noah Burgunder, Founder and CEO at Smart Farm Tech AG

This smart technology empowers farmers to optimize field operations and make confident, data-driven decisions. We’re proud to partner with Smart Farm Tech AG and look forward to continue driving IoT innovation in agriculture together.