SmartFarmNet is building a special purpose network for farmers, by farmers
The farming landscape is changing rapidly. Risk and uncertainty are unfortunately increasing and farmers across the globe are searching for better ways to remain competitive and access markets. The pace of change is accelerating as the world is increasingly connected through digital technology and the widespread adoption of smaller, faster, more affordable smart devices.
We all need to grapple with the challenges presented by such technology whilst taking advantage of its many potential benefits. We need a solution that is here for the long run. This is where SmartFarmNet comes into its own.
Provide a network in each farming community that meets the needs and affordability of that community. Establish community network loops that align with Local Council or community area boundaries and build these loops in collaboration with the community.
At its simplest level, the business model may be as straightforward as a construction fee, a monthly fee for the service based on the speed required at the farm or homestead and a term agreement. If there are enough residents in the area to cover the construction cost then the project will proceed. Maintenance and help desk facilities are included. We will tailor a customer contract for the community.
Some in the community may want to invest in their community network or our national network as shareholders and where possible we will make that a reality.
We will be approaching farming communities as our networks grow, if however you would like to contact SmartFarmNet to find out more, please email [email protected].
We aspire to bring to each farm
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Family and Community benefits
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• Connect farmers to the Digital and Precision farming
• The opportunity to participate in national and international markets in real time. • Improved profitability and productivity through transmission of farm data to: agronomist, land care groups, veterinarians, irrigation and water conservation, suppliers, CSIRO and consultants. • Secure storage of historic data about the farm and its response to variables such as weather, grazing, fertilization rates, and irrigation over time. This establishes a farm performance capability that can increase the value of your property and provide capability for secure provenance of production information. • Participation in real-time video conferencing and auctions. • Locate and manage herds, operate drones and monitor soil conditions for harvesting and fertilizing |
• Increase the value of your property. Fibre installed and connected through your farm will appreciate the future value for all land owners.
• Family members working from home can ensure that video conferencing, large file download from the cloud and collaborative designs are easily and reliably delivered. • Students can access lectures, research material and tutorials in real time. • When you are unwell and need some advice, access to health care support facilities on line is no longer an issue. • There are no quotas, so there is never a reason not to be in touch. • Run multiple devices at once. |
Farming networks in UK and Europe
Farmers in Europe and the UK are improving their competitiveness in global markets by installing their own fibre networks connected to on farm data and consulting services.
SmartFarmNet delivers this in Australia. |
A new business model
We turn around the traditional service provider - customer business model and we build a service which factors in convergence. From the start, we focus not on Megabyte, but on Gigabyte and Terabyte speeds, enabling growing broadband demand and Internet of Things.
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Australia has always suffered from the 'tyranny of distance', and as an export focused and outward-looking country we have always been unbelievably innovative in how we have addressed this tyranny."
- Angus Taylor, Cowra Guardian
SmartFarmNet: our strategic advantages
Design for the demand
Tailor the technology to match needs and affordability for each region. We can work with a range of technology options to deliver an affordable network.
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Deploy and optimize
Our own capability to deploy the network.
We have excellent understanding of cost and optimization |
Dynamic bandwidth
Capability to deliver dynamic bandwidth, rather than fixed.
The network is configured in real time and delivers what is needed, where it is needed, at the necessary speed. |