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[Media Release] Connected Farms Chooses Amazon’s Project Kuiper to Power CommsXtend Network

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:55:19 GMT

[Agritechnica, Hanover Germany - November 12th, 2025] Connected Farms announced it will use Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, Project Kuiper, to provide fast, reliable connectivity to farmers across the globe without access to reliable internet. Together they will help redefine agricultural operations by providing the secure, high-performance connectivity required to power Connected Intelligence across modern farms—linking precision technology, automation, robotics, sensors, and data systems in real time.

What NZ Farmers Need to Know About the 3G Network Shutdown

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:50:24 GMT

The 3G network is shutting down. What does it mean for your farm?

New Zealand’s mobile providers are turning off their old 3G networks between late 2025 and March 2026.
This will affect phones, farm equipment, and other devices that still rely on 3G for calls or data.

Orchard and Vineyard Connectivity Deep Dive series: Water and Soil Moisture Data in Real-Time

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:48:44 GMT

The precise management of water within orchards and vineyards is critical in ensuring the health and productivity of crops. Fluctuations in soil moisture, health, and conditions can be detrimental, making continuous monitoring essential.

Orchard and Vineyard Connectivity Deep Dive Series: Robotics and Autonomous Machinery

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:30:13 GMT

AgRobotics is a growing area in the orchard and vineyard sector, with many new AgRobotic manufactures emerging in this space. They are changing the way operations take place, reducing previously heavily manual tasks and improving efficiencies and productivity within orchards and vineyards. How can operators and farm managers make the most of these technologies?

Dairy and Livestock Farming Connectivity Deep Dive Series: Harnessing the Power of Real-Time Data

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:20:15 GMT

The adoption of technology has become a necessity on dairy and livestock farms for efficiency and sustainability. Central to this technological revolution is connectivity, the invisible thread that binds various aspects of farm operations.

Dairy and Livestock Connectivity Deep Dive Series: The Power of Real-Time Weather Monitoring

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:02:43 GMT

Dairy and livestock farmers spend a significant amount of time checking the weather forecast and with good reason, the weather influences every decision made on farm. The uncertainties of the weather forecast can be mitigated by the power of real-time data.

Dairy and Livestock Connectivity Deep Dive series: Connected Staff

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:59:40 GMT

Isolation for dairy and livestock farms isn't just a physical challenge—it can also be a barrier to safety, wellbeing, and operational efficiency. The solitary nature of these dairy farms and livestock operations highlights the critical need for robust communication.

Broadacre Connectivity Deep Dive series: Water and Soil Moisture Data in Real-Time

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:58:30 GMT

The precise management of water within a broadacre farm is critical in ensuring the health and productivity of crops. Fluctuations in soil moisture, health, and conditions can be detrimental, making continuous monitoring essential.

Broadacre Connectivity Deep Dive series: Spray Drift and Stop Alerts

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:56:41 GMT

The precise and careful management of spray and pesticides within broadacre is critical in ensuring the health and productivity of crops and the neighbouring areas and crops. Incorrect pesticide management and application can have significant legal implication, plus is a large resource drain and cost for broadacre farms.

Broadacre Connectivity Deep Dive Series: In Cab Data and Map Loading

abagael@connectedfarms.nz (Abagael Higgs) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:55:45 GMT

Broadacre farmers spend a significant amount of time in the cab, often is becomes the second ‘farm office’. The tractor, header, and farm machinery cab has evolved over the years where it now has the capability to provide farmers with high-tech insights, actions, and support. However, although the tractor cab can now double as a farm office, how can farmers make the most of this?