Tractor/​harvester

Introduction

The Internet of Things (IoT) opens up new opportunities for the agricultural sector. Comprehensive IoT systems and GPS trackers allow round-the-clock monitoring of fields, equipment, and livestock. However, conventional mobile communications often do not cover the entire area of the fields, and some work is performed in areas where there is no coverage from any Ukrainian mobile operator.

Solution

24na7 IoT SIM cards (m2m SIM) provide coverage for all three mobile operators in Ukraine. Our IoT cards automatically connect to the strongest signal. As a result, farmers receive all data 24/7 for agricultural monitoring and automation of harvest processes.

Example

Practical examples:

A Ukrainian agricultural holding company has implemented IoT solutions with M2M SIM cards to improve efficiency. GPS trackers have been installed on tractors and combine harvesters, transmitting coordinates and operating parameters in real time. This has made it possible to optimize routes and monitor fuel consumption. Soil moisture sensors and weather stations have been placed in the fields to send data on crop conditions. The system automatically alerts users about the weather, the need for irrigation, or the condition of the crop. Even in remote fields with poor coverage, such telemetry is not interrupted: our IoT SIM selects the network with the strongest signal and maintains the connection.

Result:

Thanks to the continuous operation of the IoT system, the client began to receive all data in real time 24/7 and was able to immediately respond to changes in work processes, equipment downtime, etc. The savings in the equipment budget amounted to 19% in the first harvest cycle alone.

Other areas of agriculture:

A Ukrainian company that manages greenhouses—IoT controllers monitor temperature and humidity, including watering and ventilation without human intervention. All the equipment that serves the farm was equipped with our SIM cards.

Result:

Resource overconsumption has been reduced: the system applies water and fertilizers only where needed, which has reduced water consumption by up to 30% and overall costs by approximately 15%.

The elimination of equipment downtime contributed to increased profitability—according to estimates, modern precision farming technologies increase crop yields by at least ~15%. The farm in the example was able to significantly increase its efficiency over the season: costs were reduced, productivity increased, and all processes became transparent and manageable in real time.

Advantages

• Stable IoT connectivity. Our SIM cards provide a reliable connection even where the regular mobile network is unstable. By connecting to different operators and technologies (2G/3G/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT), equipment and sensors remain online in any field. Farmers always receive data on time, without gaps or delays.
• Process automation. IoT devices take care of routine tasks. The system collects indicators (soil moisture, temperature, transport location) and can automatically turn on irrigation, greenhouse heating, or send commands to equipment. This reduces the workload on people and eliminates the human factor in critical operations.
• Cost reduction. Smart technologies help to use resources more efficiently. Fuel control and route optimization reduce fuel costs. Accurate sensors allow fertilizers and water to be applied only when necessary, avoiding unnecessary expenses (water savings of up to 30%, reduction in operating costs of ~15%). Service costs are also reduced thanks to remote monitoring of equipment condition, which saves on repairs and downtime.
• Increased crop yields. Constant monitoring of crops and growing conditions leads to higher yields. Sensors signal moisture shortages or risks to plants in a timely manner, allowing farmers to respond immediately. According to agrotechnological projects, precision farming can increase the yield of key crops by ~10–15% through proper care. Animal health monitored by IoT also improves productivity in livestock farming.

Conclusion

The smart agriculture industry is already showing impressive results. IoT SIM cards connect equipment, fields, and farms, providing stable communication and data exchange 24/7. IoT-based automation helps you spend less and get more—saving resources goes hand in hand with increased yields and profits.

Provide your farm with stable connectivity and high technology, and it will reward you with record yields!