Powered by M2M Data Connect IoT Connectivity & Cellular Routers
Customer Profile
A large mixed‑crop and livestock farm in rural Europe operating across several hundred hectares. The farm uses a combination of tractors, irrigation systems, soil sensors, livestock trackers, and automated feeding equipment — all requiring reliable, always‑on connectivity.
The Challenge
The farm wanted to modernise operations using smart farming technologies, but faced several long‑standing issues:
Poor rural network coverage causing IoT sensors and equipment to disconnect
No central visibility of machinery, livestock, or environmental conditions
High fuel and fertiliser costs due to inefficient resource use
Machinery downtime during peak seasons
Manual processes slowing down decision‑making
Inconsistent data from different devices and vendors
To unlock the full value of precision agriculture, the farm needed reliable IoT connectivity and rugged cellular routers capable of supporting sensors, automation systems, and cloud‑based analytics.
The Solution: M2M Data Connect + Industrial Cellular Routers
M2M Data Connect deployed multi‑network IoT SIMs across all sensors, trackers, and connected machinery, paired with industrial‑grade cellular routers installed in key locations around the farm.
Key Components
Multi‑network IoT SIMs ensuring devices stay online by switching to the strongest available signal
4G/5G cellular routers providing stable connectivity for gateways, irrigation systems, and farm buildings
Centralised SIM management portal for monitoring usage, diagnostics, and remote control
Low‑power IoT connectivity for long‑life soil, weather, and livestock sensors
Secure VPN connectivity for remote access to machinery and farm systems
Results & Impact
Precision Agriculture at Scale
Soil sensors, weather stations, and irrigation systems now deliver real‑time data, enabling targeted watering and fertiliser application. Outcome: lower input costs and higher yields.
Reduced Machinery Downtime
Routers and IoT SIMs enable telematics for tractors and harvesters, providing predictive maintenance alerts. Outcome: fewer breakdowns during critical harvest windows.
Improved Livestock Health & Welfare
Connected tags track animal movement, temperature, and behaviour. Outcome: early detection of illness and reduced losses.
Full Visibility Across the Entire Farm
All devices from soil probes to fuel tanks report into a single dashboard via M2M Data Connect. Outcome: faster decisions and better planning.
Reliable Connectivity in Remote Fields
Multi‑network SIMs eliminate coverage blackspots across the farm’s land. Outcome: consistent data flow, even in isolated areas.
Increased Revenue & Lower Costs
Automation, reduced waste, and improved productivity directly increase profitability. Outcome: measurable ROI within the first season.
Why M2M Data Connect for Smart Farming?
Proven performance in rural and remote environments
Multi‑network resilience across Europe
Industrial routers built for harsh agricultural conditions
Scalable connectivity for thousands of devices
Expert support for agri‑tech deployments
Summary
By combining M2M Data Connect IoT connectivity with industrial cellular routers, the farm transformed its operations into a fully connected smart farming ecosystem. The result: higher yields, lower costs, healthier livestock, and a more sustainable, data‑driven future.
