11 February 2025

Turkish telecoms giant Turk Telekom has announced a new 5G project focusing on smart agriculture in collaboration with ZTE.

The 5G Smart Agriculture Project was recently launched in the central Black Sea province of Çorum. It will enable digital transformation and modernisation in agriculture. Advanced technologies such as drones and smart farming machinery have been integrated into the pilot 5G network established in the region.

With the high-speed and low-latency connectivity features of 5G, tasks such as automated spraying, fertilisation and precision irrigation are being successfully carried out using 5G, underlining the potential of the technology to target efficiency and resource savings in agriculture.

“Thanks to our close cooperation with ZTE in Çorum, we have taken important steps in the digital transformation of agriculture,” said Zafer Orhan, Türk Telekom Network deputy general manager. “Through this pioneering project, we not only strengthen our technological capabilities but also take a significant step forward in sustainability, which lies at the heart of our business objectives.”