A 2024 study showed that over 60% of South African farms now use AgTech (agricultural technology) to improve productivity, manage resources, and increase yields. As farming becomes smarter and more connected, the risks increase too. Every connected tractor, sensor, drone or livestock tag generates valuable data that needs to be protected. Fret not, this only means that your security solutions need to get smarter and we’ve got just the solutions for you.
Smart farming relies on connectivity, visibility and automation. But without the right security foundations, these innovations can leave farms exposed to cyber threats, operational disruptions and data breaches. That’s why securing your digital ecosystem is just as important as investing in smart technology itself.
Safeguard your data, devices, operations and customers with Vodacom Business.
Use Smart Asset Management to protect your agricultural operations
Modern farms rely heavily on connected machinery and equipment to function efficiently. Vodacom Business Smart Asset Management enables farmers to monitor and manage critical farming assets such as tractors, sprayers, seeders and irrigation systems in real time.
Using IoT-enabled tracking and monitoring helps farmers gain visibility into where equipment is located, how it’s being used, and whether it’s operating optimally. This improves productivity, reduces downtime and helps prevent theft or misuse. More importantly, this means your operational data is transmitted securely across reliable networks.
With real-time insights into asset performance and location, farmers can make faster, smarter decisions – without compromising security.
Secure your IoT environment from the ground up
IoT devices are at the heart of smart farming. From soil moisture sensors and weather stations to livestock trackers and automated feeding systems, these devices provide invaluable insights. However, IoT systems can become easy targets for cyberattacks if not properly secured. Read up on securing your IoT systems.
Vodacom Business provides end-to-end cybersecurity solutions that protect devices, data and networks. Secure connectivity ensures that information collected on the farm remains private, accurate and available when needed
By embedding security into your smart farming ecosystem from the start, you can scale confidently without introducing unnecessary risk.
Protect your data, operations and customers with enterprise-grade security
Farming is a business, and like any modern business, it handles sensitive data. From production data and operational insights to supplier and customer information, protecting this data is critical.
Vodacom Business Security solutions help safeguard agricultural operations against cyber threats through secure networks, managed security services and cloud protection. This secures confidential data, keeps systems operational, and maintains customer trust.
Smart farming needs smart protection
Technology is transforming agriculture, making farms more productive, efficient and resilient. But smart farming can only reach its full potential when supported by secure, reliable connectivity and protection.
With Vodacom Business, farmers gain more than technology – they gain peace of mind knowing their data, devices, operations and customers are protected.
