Source: ERICSSON, 1/31/22


The emerging technology known as precision agriculture is ushering in a much-needed paradigm shift in farming and ranching practices that promises many competitive advantages, including maximizing resources, optimizing crop and livestock yields, cutting costs, and preserving the environment. Many experts believe that precision agriculture holds the key to satisfying America’s growing demand for food and resources like corn for ethanol; and ultimately, helping to alleviate global food insecurity through smarter, automated farm management.

But, realizing precision agriculture’s true potential depends heavily, if not entirely, on having dependable access to the high network speeds, ultra-low latency, and broadband that 5G wireless connectivity provides at a lower cost per bit than previously possible. 

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