# Satellite-Powered Smart Farming Tools Farmbot Launches New Satellite for Next-Gen IoT Farming By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-07 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmbot References: [realwire](https://www.realwire.com/releases/Farmbot-launches-next-generation-satellite-monitor) & [farm.bot](http://farm.bot) Farmbot, an Australian company specializing in remote monitoring solutions for agriculture, has recently launched a new satellite monitor called the 'Farmbot Duplex Satellite Monitor.' This new [IoT-based solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsofts-airband) leverages [satellite connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-kite) to enable two-way communication between farmers and their agricultural infrastructure. The 'Farmbot Duplex Satellite Monitor' will support Farmbot's other [AI-powered camera devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agricultural-technology-platforms) and function as the central unit from which farmers will be able to remotely control their farm's pumps and gates. A major development for the company, the new satellite monitor transforms Farmbot from a monitoring solution to an agricultural management platform. Using the new technology, farmers will be able to both monitor data about their farm as it is collected by sensors, as well as control the course of action depending on the connected asset. "It’s going to enable farmers to take an image, close a gate or turn on a pump, all without having to physically change locations, saving them time, money and enabling them to focus on other matters," said Andrew Coppin, Managing Director at Farmbot. Image Credit: Shutterstock, Farmbot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Satellite-powered Agriculture Monitoring:** Leveraging satellite technology to enable remote communication and control in agriculture opens up opportunities for precision farming and efficient resource management. - **Iot-based Farm Management Platforms:** Integrating internet of things technology and satellite communication into farm management platforms allows for real-time monitoring and control, optimizing agricultural operations and increasing yield. - **AI-powered Agricultural Infrastructure:** Integrating artificial intelligence into agricultural infrastructure enables predictive maintenance and optimized efficiency, creating a more sustainable and cost-effective farming system. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agriculture Technology:** Using satellite-powered tools and IoT technology to monitor and manage agricultural infrastructure creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in precision farming, resource management, and analytics. - **Satellite Communication:** The use of satellite connectivity for remote communication and control in agriculture drives innovation in the satellite communication industry, solutions that help increase productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Integrating AI into agricultural infrastructure drives innovation in the AI industry and opens up opportunities for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and optimized efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Farming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-automation-platform.md) - [Crop-Scouting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cropscouting-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Farming Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safaricom.md) - [Automated Farming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-robots.md) - [Crop-Monitoring Agriculture Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solix.md) - [IoT Farm Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silal.md) - [Smart Indoor Farming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-farming-ai-robots.md) - [Satellite Data-Powered Agricultural Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agricultural-transformation.md) - [Sensor-Guided Fertilizer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fertilizer-robot.md)