MBS SmartFarm Platform
3
Deployment plans
500+
Agri-IoT devices
100%
African-built
5km+
LoRaWAN range
The Platform
One platform. Every sensor. All your farms.
Built on secure, private, African-hosted LoRaWAN infrastructure, the MBS SmartFarm Platform connects your sensors, processes your data locally, and delivers real-time intelligence without your farm data ever leaving South Africa.
- Real-time soil monitoring: live moisture, EC, temperature and pH data visualised in charts, maps and trend analytics.
- Water flow & irrigation control: track water usage and tank levels, detect leaks, and automate irrigation scheduling based on live soil moisture readings.
- Livestock & herd monitoring: track body temperature, activity and GPS location, and receive instant alerts when animals leave a designated zone.
- Built-in cybersecurity: encrypted data pipelines, two-factor authentication, role-based access and audit logs. Your farm data stays yours, always.
- Web & mobile dashboards: monitor your farm from anywhere. Custom alerts notify you the moment thresholds are crossed.
SmartFarm Plans
Choose Your Deployment
Three plans built for different farm sizes, connectivity conditions, and operational needs. All include access to the MBS SmartFarm Platform.
MBS Starter Cloud
Perfect for small to medium farms taking their first step into smart agriculture. Supports up to 100 Agri-IoT devices.
- 3 months free platform access for your starter kit
- Cloud dashboard: real-time soil, water & climate data
- Custom alerts for pH, EC, moisture & temperature
- Web & mobile dashboard access
- Compatible with most LoRaWAN® devices
- Historical trend reporting
- Ideal for smallholders, nurseries & market gardens
⭐ Most Popular
MBS Premium Dedicated Tenant
Your own private SmartFarm cloud with full data control, automation & analytics. Supports 500+ Agri-IoT devices.
- Private cloud tenant with your own branding
- Advanced rule engine for irrigation & climate automation
- Multi-site farm management under one dashboard
- Role-based access control & multi-factor authentication
- LoRaWAN® Network Server (LNS) integration & API access
- ESG, GAP & sustainability compliance reporting
- Data sovereignty: your data, your control
- Built for commercial farms, co-ops & agri-businesses
MBS Edge Hybrid
Built for remote farms with limited connectivity. Works offline. Always. Supports unlimited Agri-IoT devices.
- Local + cloud architecture, so you never lose data offline
- Operates fully during internet outages
- Automatic sync when connectivity returns
- Edge automation for irrigation, pumps & valve control
- On-site LoRaWAN® Network Server (LNS)
- Optional AI-based soil & weather prediction module
- Perfect for remote estates, smart villages & agri-parks
All plans require a brief site assessment. Pricing is tailored to your farm size and requirements. Contact Us or Book a Free Demo to get started.
Plan Comparison
What’s Included in Each Plan
| Feature | Starter Cloud | Premium Dedicated | Edge Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Agri-IoT Devices | Up to 100 | 500+ | Unlimited |
| Cloud Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-Time Alerts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private Tenant / Own Domain | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Irrigation Automation | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Site Management | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Role-Based Access & MFA | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access & LNS Integration | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline Operation | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| On-Site Edge Server (LNS) | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI Soil & Weather Prediction | ✗ | Add-on | Add-on |
| ESG / GAP Compliance Reports | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Sovereignty | Full | Full | Full |
| Best For | Small farms & nurseries | Commercial & multi-site | Remote & rural farms |
Who It’s For
Built for Every Kind of African Farm
Smallholder Farmers
Start with the Starter Cloud plan and get 3 months of free platform access for your starter kit. Monitor your soil and water from your phone.
Commercial Farms
Premium Dedicated Tenant gives you full data control, multi-site management and enterprise-grade automation.
Remote & Rural Operations
Edge Hybrid keeps your farm running even when connectivity drops. Your irrigation won’t stop because the internet did.
Agricultural Co-ops
Manage multiple member farms from a single dashboard. Share insights and reports with agronomists and stakeholders.
Pan-African Agribusinesses
Operate across multiple countries? We support farms from South Africa to Zimbabwe, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and beyond.
Research & Field Trials
Run precision data collection across trial plots. API access and detailed analytics make MBS SmartFarm ideal for research.
How It Works
Up and Running in Four Steps
Getting started with MBS SmartFarm is straightforward. Our team guides you from site assessment through to live monitoring, remotely or on-site depending on your location.
- Site Assessment: we assess your farm size, connectivity, and monitoring needs to recommend the right plan and sensors.
- Hardware Installation: we supply and configure your LoRaWAN® sensors and gateways, remotely or on-site.
- Platform Setup: your MBS SmartFarm dashboard is configured, sensors connected, and alerts set up for your crops.
- Monitor & Grow: access live data from any device. Our team supports you with training, insights, and ongoing optimisation.
Ready to Farm Smarter?
Book a free 30-minute demo. No commitment. No generic pitch, just your farm’s data, live.