The Importance of 5G-Enabled IoT Devices
There is no denying the importance of 5G-enabled IoT devices for security, tracking, efficiency, and planning in the modern food supply chain. In the continuing quest to develop cheaper and more effective means of agriculture, three significant revolutions have occurred so far.
Historical Revolutions in Agriculture
- The First Revolution: Transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture.
- The Second Revolution: Coinciding with the industrial revolution, this improved the ability of farmers to bring their products to market.
- The Third Revolution: Marked by hybridization and genetic engineering, alongside the increased use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
The Fourth Revolution: Smart Agriculture
The fourth revolution, known as smart agriculture, is still in its early stages. Building on connected devices throughout the food supply chain, smart farming promises greater speed, safety, and reliability using technologies like drones and AI. Driving this innovation are faster 5G networks, presenting tremendous opportunities for improved tracking, sustainability, and more efficient deployment of resources at scale.
Benefits of 5G Application
With the innovation of 5G applications, the following steps can be better verified:
- Improved food tracking and logistics.
- Greater efficiency and sustainability.
- Enabling autonomous cleaning and transport.
- Future-oriented thinking.
The widespread use of 5G-connected devices opens the door to better product tracking for recalls, with detailed visibility into storage facilities, delivery vehicles, and processing plants. Additionally, potentially contaminated produce can be limited to a single acre or row, supporting the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act in the United States (FSMA) and similar regulations in the European Union.