SiFT SMART DEMONSTRATION FARM
Small farms.
Bigger possibilities.
One hectare. One connected vision.
A demonstration model linking protected growing, electric mechanization, precise transplanting, and practical farm intelligence.
Total demonstration site
Cravo protected growing
Propagation / crop production
From seedling to field
A FARM THAT TEACHES
Every square metre has a purpose.
The plan brings nursery production, protected vegetables, open-field learning, and shared infrastructure together. Select a zone to explore the proposed allocation.
A strong start for every planting cycle.
Half of the Cravo house is reserved for vegetable transplant propagation: seed preparation, nursery benches, irrigation, hardening, and dispatch.
- Gross allocation
- ½ acre · approximately 2,023 m²
- Demonstration focus
- Seedling quality, batch traceability, transplant readiness
Areas are gross footprints, not net cropped or bench area. Internal aisles remain inside each zone. The rounded figures sum to 10,000 m².
PROTECTED GROWING
One acre. Two complementary roles.
A retractable-roof house combines outdoor exposure with protection when conditions call for it. The demonstration plan divides its gross footprint equally.
01 · HALF AN ACRE
Start strong.
Vegetable transplant propagation, seedling care, hardening, and nursery batch records.
02 · HALF AN ACRE
Grow for harvest.
Protected production of tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, with separately managed crop irrigation.
WHY THE SiFT TRACTOR MATTERS
The working link between every growing zone.
Sensors inform decisions. The SiFT Tractor turns those decisions into field work.
The proposed electric work platform supports bed preparation, validated tractor-assisted transplanting, cultivation, and movement of inputs or harvested crops.
PREPARE
Create consistent beds.
Match implement width and tractor access to the demonstration plots.
PLANT
Move nursery work into the field.
Validate an operator-supervised Paperpot attachment and planting workflow.
MAINTAIN & MOVE
Keep the farm working.
Schedule cultivation, transport, service, and charging around crop operations.
PAPERPOT-ASSISTED PLANTING
From nursery batch to a well-planned row.
01
Raise & record
Prepare the selected paper pots and track each seedling batch in the propagation zone.
02
Prepare the field
Use the SiFT Tractor with a suitable implement to create consistent, accessible beds.
03
Transplant with supervision
A validated attachment places compatible chainpot seedlings while an operator manages the process.
04
Water & evaluate
Record establishment, planting quality, labour time, and irrigation use.
Proposed SiFT integration, not an approved off-the-shelf combination. Fruiting-crop pot sizes and spacing need their own agronomic and equipment checks.
CONNECTED FARM INTELLIGENCE
Know what is happening. Act where it matters.
The proposed network brings field conditions, water systems, and equipment information into one understandable view.
Weather, soil, crop environment, water, and tractor data.
LoRaWAN / wired interfaces / local Wi-FiCollect readings. Keep operating safeguards at the farm.
Local logging + approved controller interfacesA separate router connects the farm network to the internet.
Coverage, SIM, antenna, and carrier plan requiredAuthorized users review trends, alerts, and equipment status.
Public website remains read-onlySeeed describes LoRaWAN and 4G sensing options. The proposed 5G link is a separate backhaul router, not a built-in feature of every sensor.
THE DASHBOARD EXPERIENCE
A clearer view of the farm.
Farm overview
Seven-day moisture example
What this view will support
01 Identify crop-zone trends
02 Review irrigation records
03 Plan tractor work and charging
No sensors are connected. These examples are not irrigation recommendations.
LEARN. MEASURE. IMPROVE.
Demonstrate the process. Verify the results.
FIELD PERFORMANCE
Planting quality
Compare establishment, spacing consistency, and time per planting task.
RESOURCE USE
Water and energy
Track irrigation volume, tractor energy, and charging against actual work.
LOCAL CAPABILITY
Practical training
Build operator confidence in nursery care, safe mechanization, and data interpretation.
These are measurement priorities, not verified yield, cost, or environmental outcomes.
YOUR QUESTIONS
A practical look at the proposal.
Is the demonstration farm already operating?
This website presents the proposed SiFT Smart Demonstration Farm. The farm location, construction status, operating dates, and visitor arrangements will be confirmed before they are advertised.
How much of the farm is under the Cravo house?
One acre, approximately 4,047 m², of the one-hectare site. Half of the house is for propagation and half is for tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. The remaining approximately 5,953 m² includes field plots and support infrastructure.
Is Paperpot planting fully autonomous?
No. The proposed workflow is operator-supervised, tractor-assisted transplanting. Chainpot handling, crop selection, loading, safe operation, and SiFT attachment compatibility must be validated. It is not a claim of an approved plug-and-play or driverless system.
Do all sensors connect directly to 5G?
No. Low-power sensors can communicate over LoRaWAN to a gateway. A separate 5G router provides internet backhaul where coverage is available, with a planned 4G fallback. Local equipment safety must not depend on the public website.
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