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Advancing connectivity in agriculture

The River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region (RSPAWIR) Project

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.

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Exploring the potential for digital agriculture

Supporting rural innovation

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.

Remote Expert support for farming

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Real-time remote support for farms helping reduce machinery downtime and costs.

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Farm security and asset monitoring

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Protecting farms with smart security and real-time tracking.

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Drones for crop and biodiversity monitoring

Use Case 3

Real-time aerial insights for smarter farm management.

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Environmental monitoring of livestock housing

Use Case 4

Real-time monitoring for healthier animals and better farm performance

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Farm resource management

Use Case 5

Cut costs, boost efficiency and drive sustainability.

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Soil health monitoring

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Unlocking soil insights for better crop management

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FARM FORWARD DEMO EVENTS

FREE Events

Hartpury University and Hartpury College were excited to launch a 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 showed how farms and rural businesses can boost productivity, sustainability and resilience.

Farm Forward Demo Event Highlights

 

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Agricultural and B2B shows

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

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Rural Connectivity Survey

TAKE PART

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.

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