[Satellite-Enabled IoT Transforms Training for South Africa’s Next Generation of Farmers]

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SES, a leading space solutions company, along with IoT technology provider Advannotech and other service providers, is collaborating to bring data-driven agricultural technology to South Africa’s next generation of farmers through the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN), a hands-on programme that combines practical farming, business skills, and innovation.

The initiative aims to leverage technology to tackle food insecurity and support economic growth through a climate-smart training farm in Centurion, South Africa, and has successfully completed a three-month proof-of-concept trial.

Using IoT over satellite and LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) sensors, the project monitors soil moisture and temperature, water levels, and environmental factors such as light, CO₂, humidity, and air temperature. Connected through SES satellites to a cloud-based backend, this system bypasses cellular networks to deliver consistent, real-time data even in remote locations.

The programme enables young farmers to gain practical experience with data-driven agribusiness whilst participating in EARN’s comprehensive training, positioning them to apply these technologies as they establish their own farming enterprises and contribute to addressing the continent’s food security challenges. By demonstrating how satellite-enabled IoT can optimise resource use, particularly water, in the face of climate uncertainty, the initiative offers a scalable model for agricultural development across Africa’s rural and remote farming communities.

Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/03/04/satellite-enabled-iot-transforms-training-for-south-africas-next-generation-of-farmers/

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