Türk Telekom and ZTE launch 5G smart agriculture project in Turkey to revolutionise farming practices
The collaboration is positioned as a key component of Turkey’s drive towards technological innovation and sustainability in agriculture, with plans for expansion to other regions.
Türk Telekom and ZTE have partnered to launch the ‘5G Smart Agriculture Project’ in Çorum, Turkey, to modernise the agricultural sector through digital transformation. The project integrates advanced technologies such as drones, smart farming machinery, and 5G connectivity to enhance farming practices, including automated spraying, fertilisation, and precision irrigation.
The high-speed, low-latency features of 5G enable real-time monitoring and control, improving efficiency and resource management. The project focuses on sustainability to reduce resource waste, targeting increased agricultural productivity and adopting smart farming solutions.
As the project expands to other regions, it will continue contributing to Turkey’s push for technological innovation and sustainability in agriculture. Both Türk Telekom and ZTE are committed to advancing digital transformation in agriculture, emphasising the importance of sustainability alongside technological progress.
Türk Telekom’s network deputy general manager and ZTE’s regional president have noted that this collaboration enhances their technological capabilities and aligns with their business objectives. The project is seen as a significant step in Turkey’s agricultural modernisation and industrial development, positioning agriculture as a key area for digital innovation and resource efficiency in the future.
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