MyBitSecure has been featured by the Sustainability Institute (SI), a leading hub for social and ecological innovation based in Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, following the successful completion of a three-month smart agriculture pilot at the SI’s community garden.
The article highlights how the MBS SmartFarm Platform transformed the SI garden team’s approach – moving from guesswork to real-time, data-driven soil and water management through live monitoring of soil moisture, pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, and irrigation water usage.
The piece explores:
- How IoT-enabled sensors deliver actionable soil and environmental intelligence in real time
- The role of smart agriculture technology in addressing Cape Town’s growing water scarcity pressures
- MyBitSecure’s MBS SmartFarm Platform, designed specifically for African conditions including areas with limited connectivity
- The SI’s vision to embed data-driven soil management into its learning programmes and future research publications
This coverage underscores MyBitSecure’s mission to bridge technology, sustainability, and digital trust – proving that smart farming tools built for Africa can transform community gardens into living laboratories for innovation.
Read the full article on the Sustainability Institute website: https://www.sustainabilityinstitute.net/2026/05/06/sustainability-institute-and-mybitsecure-launch-smart-agriculture-pilot-to-advance-soil-health-and-sustainable-food-production/
