5G In Agriculture Market Global Report 2026

The 5g in agriculture market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.9 billion in 2025 to $5.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of digital farming tools, growing demand for high-efficiency crop management, rising use of connected equipment, expansion of precision irrigation practices, and increasing integration of remote monitoring systems.

The 5g in agriculture market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing deployment of advanced connectivity solutions, rising demand for real-time agricultural insights, increasing adoption of automated farming processes, expanding use of smart machinery, and growing implementation of data-driven farm management. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in wireless communication technologies, innovations in automated farming solutions, developments in connected sensing systems, increased research and development in agri-IoT platforms, and advancements in cloud-based farm analytics.

The rising adoption of precision agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the 5G in agriculture market going forward. Precision agriculture utilizes advanced technologies and data-driven insights to increase crop yields, minimize resource waste, and improve overall farm productivity. The adoption of precision agriculture is increasing due to the growing demand for optimized resource utilization, which enhances crop yields and lowers input costs. 5G in agriculture supports precision agriculture by enabling real-time data transmission, IoT connectivity, and remote monitoring of crops and livestock. It enhances resource efficiency, crop yields, and farm management decisions. For instance, in January 2024, according to the United States Government Accountability Office, a US-based government department, about 27% of farms and ranches in the U.S. had adopted precision agriculture practices for managing crops or livestock in 2023. Therefore, the rising adoption of precision agriculture is driving the growth of the 5G in agriculture market.

Major companies operating in the 5G in agriculture market are focusing on launching pilot farms that utilize drones and automated machinery to drive modernization, improve resource efficiency, and enhance crop management. Pilot farms refer to small-scale, experimental, or demonstration farms used to test, validate, and optimize agricultural practices, technologies, or innovations before their large-scale deployment. For instance, in December 2024, Türk Telekom, a Turkey-based telecommunications company, partnered with Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation, a China-based telecommunications company, to launch a 5G Smart Agriculture Project in Çorum, Turkey. The pilot project features an established 5G network that integrates advanced technologies, including drones and smart farming machinery. It incorporates automated spraying, fertilization, and precision irrigation functionalities, enabling precise and efficient field operations without relying on slower, traditional methods. The project also supports digital transformation and modernization in agriculture, targeting significant resource savings while supporting sustainability goals for farmers and the agricultural sector.

In December 2023, Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology, partnered with AgriBusiness Connect Pty Ltd to explore and develop enterprise 5G applications for Australia’s agriculture sector. This partnership seeks to accelerate digital transformation and the adoption of Industry 4.0 in agribusiness by combining Ericsson’s expertise in 5G network solutions with AgriBusiness Connect’s industry knowledge and ecosystem relationships. AgriBusiness Connect Pty Ltd is an Australia-based agribusiness networking and consultancy company.

Major companies operating in the 5g in agriculture market are Microsoft Corporation, Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Deutsche Telekom AG, Verizon Communications Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., T-Mobile US Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Deere & Company, Vodafone Group plc, Qualcomm Incorporated, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nippon Electric Company Limited, Nokia Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation, AGCO Corporation, Hexagon AB, Trimble Inc., Fibocom Wireless Inc., Lindsay Corporation, u-blox Holding AG, Telit Cinterion, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the 5G in agriculture market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 5g in agriculture market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the 5g in agriculture market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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