This collaboration is part of Vodafone Business' commitment to providing innovative agricultural technology solutions and improving the efficiency of natural resource utilization
Vodafone Business has announced the signing of a cooperation protocol with the Faculty of Agriculture at Cairo University, aiming to provide them with Smart Farming solutions using Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This collaboration aims to enhance water efficiency, increase soil productivity for improved crop yields, reduce human intervention in farming operations, and boost overall efficiency. This collaboration is in conjunction with Tomatiki.
This collaboration is part of Vodafone Business' commitment to providing innovative agricultural technology solutions and improving the efficiency of natural resource utilization. The Company offers cutting-edge IoT technologies in the field of smart farming, including advancements in irrigation methods and water management to optimize water usage in agriculture, increase crop agricultural productivity, and enhance the value of water units. This aligns with the Company's strategy to support environmental issues and improve resource efficiency.
Mahmoud El Khatib, Vodafone Business Executive Director, said: “We are always keen on collaborating with various governmental entities to drive the digital transformation efforts adopted by the Egyptian state. We are delighted to partner with a prestigious educational institution like Cairo University to support environmental causes and provide intelligent technological solutions that contribute to the preservation of natural resources. This aligns with Vodafone's vision of adhering to sustainability principles.”
“This collaboration reflects a shared vision of achieving sustainable development by developing field models utilized in educational and research processes. The completion of developing a field and agricultural greenhouse using smart farming techniques is a task we’ve been eagerly looking forward to achieving,” said Dr. Samah Abdel-Salam, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Cairo University. “This technology aims to preserve the environment and natural resources by reducing water, energy, pesticide, and fertilizer usage. By doing so, we can maximize resource utilization, increase agricultural crop productivity, minimize losses, and economically benefit the agricultural sector while boosting farmers' profits.”
Tomatiki, the leading smart agriculture company, provides the finest smart devices in the sector, offering the latest and most precise intelligent products in agricultural technology. These products save effort, labor, and money while assisting in increasing crop productivity and quality on the farm. Moreover, these devices help expand the farm's area and easily diversify its products and crops in the shortest possible time.
It is worth mentioning that smart farming utilizing the IoT is considered one of the modern and innovative solutions that offer numerous benefits to the agricultural sector. These benefits include enhancing greenhouse systems, better crop management, improved data collection, efficient resource utilization, end-to-end production monitoring, reduced losses, cost management, and remote process control. All of these contribute in the long run to achieving food security and sustainability.
