Core Understanding of Smart Farming gGmbH
Everything is interconnected. Humans and nature are inseparably linked – together they form a living, dynamic whole. Our goal is to translate this awareness into concrete action and promote sustainable, mindful, and respectful agriculture.
For us, Smart Farming means
Agriculture based on scientific knowledge and respect for nature.
Technology that does not exploit but supports
Communities that cooperate rather than merely compete
Conclusion: A Conscious Way of Relating to the World
The way we treat nature will determine the future of our planet. Smart Farming gGmbH is committed to a new approach to resources, the environment, and technology – driven by a deep understanding that we are part of a vast, living network.
The guiding principles outlined above – about “humans and nature” and a new perspective on the world – may seem unusual or even unfamiliar to some. Yet they do not arise from mere imagination. They are strongly inspired by thinkers who, often at the highest scientific level, have explored the limits of the conventional worldview. Their work brings together physics, systems theory, biology, consciousness research, and ecology into a larger, integrative understanding of reality. Among these pioneers are:
Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Dürr (1929–2014)
German physicist, long-time director of the Max Planck Institute for Physics in Munich and successor to Werner Heisenberg. Dürr engaged not only with quantum physics but also with questions about the connection between mind and matter. He was a dedicated peace and environmental activist and advocated for a new, holistic worldview in which consciousness plays a central role.
*Fritjof Capra (1939)
Physicist and systems theorist. He became internationally known for his book The Tao of Physics, in which he contrasts Eastern philosophy with modern physics. Later, he expanded his views in works such as The Web of Life and The Systems View of Life, which foster networked, ecological thinking.
*Dr. Amit Goswami (1936)
Theoretical quantum physicist and professor emeritus at the University of Oregon. Goswami connects quantum physics with consciousness research and is one of the most prominent representatives of a “consciousness-based” view of reality. His book The Self-Aware Universe has inspired many to think science and spirituality together.
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi (1934–2021)
Psychologist and professor at the University of Chicago. He became famous for his concept of “flow” – describing how people can reach a state of happiness and creativity through complete immersion in an activity. His work centers on human consciousness, meaning in life, and the conditions for inner growth.
*Jeremy Rifkin (1945)
American economist, social scientist, and futurist. Rifkin explores the profound interconnections between economy, technology, ecology, and society. In books such as The Age of Resilience, The Empathic Civilization, and Planet Aqua, he calls for a new, compassionate worldview – moving beyond competition towards cooperation and sustainability
Smart Farming gGmbH – a non-profit organization – was founded by Achim Giebler. He brings many years of experience in IoT systems and sensor technology, as well as in electronics and prototype development, combined with a strong personal commitment to ecological agriculture and sustainable development.
With the soil monitoring device, his aim is to unite scientifically grounded knowledge, practice-oriented technology, and the needs of smallholder farmers.
At the heart of the gGmbH’s work lies the connection between technical expertise and social responsibility: an open technology, freely available to all – for healthier soils and greater food security worldwide.
