Brazil is home to over 330 million hectares of farmland, much of it outside reliable cellular coverage. According to the Food and Commodities Economics Brazil, from HIS Market, by 2020, agribusiness accounted for 43% of Brazil’s total exports and contributed 21.4% to its GDP. At the heart of this agricultural revolution is transformative agri-tech innovation. With Lacuna’s low-power satellite network and Wyld’s hybrid IoT terminals, sensor integrations and embedded technology, farmers now have affordable access to data—an essential ingredient in scaling sustainable agriculture.
Lacuna Space and Wyld Networks Power New IoT Integrations Across the Country
Lacuna Space and Wyld Networks are deepening their impact across Brazil, working with key partners to transform connectivity and digitise remote operations through satellite IoT. By bridging the connectivity gap in regions beyond the reach of cellular and terrestrial LPWAN networks, these collaborations are empowering Brazil’s agricultural, renewables and environmental sectors with data-driven insights, resilience, and efficiency.
Enabling Smart Agriculture with EMBRAPA Agnest
EMBRAPA AgNest is an open innovation initiative by EMBRAPA, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, aimed at fostering collaboration between EMBRAPA and the private sector in developing agritech solutions for sustainable agriculture.
A standout example of innovation comes from Wyld Networks’ partnership. By leveraging Lacuna Space’s satellite connectivity, Wyld Networks are providing EMBRAPA with direct sensor to satellite data connectivity monitoring and delivering data for weather stations, water storage, and soil monitoring. Agnest is a is deploying IoT sensors at the Agnest site in Jaguariúna, SP, to collect critical environmental and agricultural data—without reliance on traditional infrastructure. This initiative is enabling monitoring of weather, soil, and crop conditions, helping Brazilian farmers enhance productivity and sustainability.
“The integration of satellite IoT into EMBRAPA’s Agnest platform marks a pivotal shift in Brazilian agriculture,” said Andre Vale, SVP Worldwide Sales & Marketing from Wyld Networks. “It’s about bringing precision farming to areas that were previously disconnected from the digital world.”
Boosting Regional Agribusiness: RV Agroambiental in São Sebastião do Paraíso
In the agricultural heartlands of São Sebastião do Paraíso, RV Agroambiental is deploying Wyld’s satellite IoT solution to deliver efficient, real-time connectivity for agribusiness operations. Whether monitoring irrigation systems or soil health, farmers and agronomists now have access to accurate data that improves yields and resource management. This is a clear example of how Lacuna’s space-based infrastructure can deliver tangible value at the local level.
Soil Moisture Monitoring with Olho No Solo
One of the most recent and impactful deployments comes from a SEK 2 million agreement between Wyld Networks and Brazilian ag-tech company Olho No Solo. As part of the deal, 150 satellite-connected soil moisture sensors are being installed across agricultural zones to provide farmers with continuous data on soil health and water needs.
This 12-month service agreement combines hardware, software, and satellite connectivity in a turnkey solution that reflects growing demand for reliable, remote sensing tools in the Brazilian ag sector. The deployment will enable farmers to reduce water usage, optimize crop planning, and increase yields—all while lowering environmental impact.
Lacuna Space is proud to support Wyld Networks and their growing ecosystem of partners in Brazil. Together, we’re not just connecting devices—we’re connecting communities, boosting efficiency, and building the future of agriculture and energy, one byte at a time.