Summary
The progress made in 2024 to September 2025 laid a decisive foundation for deploying the Soil Monitoring Device in practical use in the coming years, providing smallholder farmers worldwide with an open, sustainable technology.
The Soil Monitoring Device is more than just a technical tool. It is designed to foster agriculture that works in harmony with natural cycles – preserving and regenerating soil instead of exhausting it.
Through precise data, smallholder farmers can manage their fields so that nutrients, water, and energy are used efficiently and responsibly. This improves soil fertility, increases yields, and simultaneously strengthens biodiversity.
The Soil Monitoring Device thus supports the transition to a resilient, regenerative agriculture that safeguards the livelihoods of future generations and makes an active contribution to climate protection.
Summary
The non-profit organization Smart Farming gGmbH was founded on June 21, 2023 and is active in the field of development cooperation in "Research and development in the field of natural and engineering sciences".
The gGmbH's approach is based on the belief that the technology of the Global North cannot simply be imposed on the Global South. The use of technology only makes sense if it is embedded in the ancient wisdom, tradition and culture of these countries. The gGmbH is committed to ensuring that green, gentle technology harmonizes with existing agricultural practices.
This integrative approach not only helps improve the living conditions of small farmers, but also supports soil health, promotes biodiversity and thus makes a significant contribution to global climate protection.
The combination of green, gentle technology with the traditional knowledge of farmers in the Global South promotes sustainable and resilient agriculture that takes into account both the environment and local communities.
