5G in Agriculture Market Report 2026

The 5G in agriculture market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.88 billion in 2025 to $5.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to 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 $15.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 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, research and development in agri-iot platforms, and advancements in cloud-based farm analytics.

The growing adoption of precision agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the 5G in agriculture market in the coming years. Precision agriculture leverages advanced technologies and data-driven insights to improve crop yields, minimize resource waste, and boost overall farm productivity. Its adoption is rising due to increasing demand for optimized resource use that enhances crop output and reduces input costs. 5G in agriculture supports precision farming by enabling real-time data transmission, IoT connectivity, and remote monitoring of crops and livestock, improving resource efficiency, crop yields, and farm management decisions. For example, in January 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office reported that in 2023, approximately 27% of farms and ranches in the U.S. implemented precision agriculture practices for managing crops or livestock. Consequently, the rising prevalence of precision agriculture is driving the growth of the 5G in agriculture market.

Major companies in the 5G in agriculture market are focusing on establishing pilot farms using drones and automated machinery to drive modernization, improve resource efficiency, and enhance crop management. Pilot farms are small-scale, experimental, or demonstration farms designed to test, validate, and optimize agricultural practices, technologies, or innovations before large-scale implementation. For example, 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. This pilot project features an established 5G network that integrates advanced technologies such as drones and smart farming machinery. It includes automated spraying, fertilization, and precision irrigation capabilities, enabling precise and efficient field operations without relying on slower, traditional methods. The project also contributes to digital transformation and modernization in agriculture, aiming for significant resource savings and supporting sustainability goals for farmers and the agricultural sector.

In December 2023, Ericsson, a global communications technology leader, partnered with AgriBusiness Connect Pty Ltd to explore and develop enterprise 5G applications for Australia’s agriculture sector. The partnership aims 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 sector 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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the 5G in agriculture market by increasing costs for imported sensors, drones, autonomous vehicles, communication devices, and networking equipment required for connected farming systems. Hardware intensive segments such as precision farming tools, autonomous tractors, and drone platforms are most affected, particularly in regions dependent on global electronics and telecom supply chains including asia pacific and europe. Higher tariffs can raise deployment costs for farmers and agribusinesses. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, domestic technology partnerships, and regional innovation in smart agriculture solutions.

5G in agriculture refers to the application of fifth-generation wireless communication technology to improve agricultural operations by providing faster, more reliable, and low-latency connectivity. It facilitates real-time data collection, monitoring, and control of farming processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity. The technology enables advanced applications such as precision farming, automated machinery, and smart irrigation systems, transforming conventional agricultural practices.

The main components of 5G in agriculture include hardware, software, and services. Hardware forms the backbone of 5G-enabled agricultural solutions by enabling high-speed data transmission, real-time monitoring, and seamless connectivity across smart farming ecosystems. These solutions utilize enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, and massive machine-type communication connectivity types and are deployed via on-premises and cloud-based models. 5G in agriculture is applied in precision farming, livestock monitoring, smart greenhouses, autonomous tractors, drones, and more, serving end-users such as farmers, agribusinesses, research institutes, and others.

The 5G in agriculture market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as system integration, maintenance and support, cloud services, connectivity solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The 5g in agriculture market also includes sales of sensors, drones, smart irrigation systems, and autonomous tractors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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