An exciting initiative set to strengthen and elevate farming practices by showcasing the transformative potential of 5G and other advanced wireless technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, support sustainability and set new standards in modern agriculture and land-based industries.

The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) is a £3.75m initiative, wholly funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and managed by Shropshire Council.

The RSPAWIR brings together stakeholders with an interest in accelerating the use of technologies enabled by Advanced Wireless Connectivity to create opportunities for economic growth, environmental enhancement and social benefit.

The project is promoting the adoption of advanced wireless-enabled technologies across three sectors that have particularly strong roots in the River Severn catchment area:

• Water Management
• Rural Industries (Agri-Tech)
• Public Sector

In collaboration with Harper Adams University, Hartpury University will partner with farmers and landowners in the River Severn Partnership area to demonstrate the adaptation of advanced wireless technologies for crop monitoring, security maintenance, and energy regulation. 

Find out more in the video below.

Join us!

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are excited to announce a new series of ‘Farm Forward’ Demonstration Events, showcasing the latest wireless networks and technologies for the farming and rural sectors.

By closing the knowledge gap in advanced tech, and hearing about what the latest networks can offer, these six events will show how farms and rural businesses can boost productivity, sustainability and resilience.

Farm Forward: Know Your Networks

Excited to share highlights from our first Farm Forward Demo event at Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm. Watch now!

Upcoming ‘Farm Forward’ Demo Event Showcase Series:

• Remote Communication: Wednesday 12 February

• Precision Farming: Wednesday 12 March

• Digital Innovation in Farming Showcase - Connecting Rural Landscapes at Harper Adams University: Thursday 20 March

Agricultural shows

The RSPAWIR team have attended numerous shows over the last few months including Burwarton Show, Monmouthshire Show, Moreton Show, Kington Show and Usk Show. These events were an opportunity to ‘showcase tech’ and encourage visitors to the stand to talk to tech experts.

Come and visit our stands and view 'tech in action' including tractor simulators and our flagship 5G mobile unit at:

LAMMA - 15-16 January 2025

Low Carbon Agriculture - 5 - 6 March 2025

Help us to help you.

Reliable and consistent connectivity, particularly through technologies such as 5G, has the potential to revolutionise agriculture and transform farming practices.

We encourage you to participate in our Rural Digital Connectivity Survey to help us better understand the needs and opportunities in your area.

Your input is invaluable in shaping government policy and the future of rural connectivity.