Key Takeaways
- The partnership between Farmsent, DroneDash & SkyX covers an initial 2,000 hectares of palm plantations in Malaysia, with plans for expansion
- The smart agritech system combines drones, soil sensors, and hyperlocal weather stations
- Projected outcomes include up to 50% reductions in water, pesticide, and fertilizer usage
- Farmsent will tokenize NPK sensors and weather stations for participation via Web3
- Data-driven tools will enable real-time decision-making for improved farm efficiency
Farmsent, DroneDash, and SkyX Roll Out Integrated Agritech System in Malaysia
A new collaboration between Farmsent, DroneDash, and SkyX is set to deploy a smart agricultural technology network across palm plantations in Malaysia. The initiative will begin with 2,000 hectares and aims to introduce an integrated ecosystem of drones, advanced sensors, and real-time analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and resource management.
The project targets reductions of up to 50% in water, pesticide, and fertilizer use, contributing to lower costs and more sustainable practices. According to the companies, the combination of drone-assisted chemical delivery, soil health monitoring, and localized weather data is expected to enhance data-driven decision-making for farmers.
Sensor-Driven Insights and Precision Farming
At the core of the project is the integration of Farmsent’s soil sensors, which provide real-time data on soil health through the company’s app interface. This data will be paired with SkyX’s hyperlocal weather stations and DroneDash’s precision delivery drones. Farmers will be able to optimize fertilizer applications based on nutrient needs, weather forecasts, and field-level insights.
“Accurate, high quality hyperlocal weather data is fundamental for the future of agriculture,” said Frank, CEO of SkyX. “Our SkyX sensors provide critical insights… and we are committed to ensuring reliable data transmission from even the most remote locations.”
Tokenized Infrastructure and Web3 Integration
The project introduces tokenization as part of a broader move toward decentralized infrastructure. Farmsent will tokenize its NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) sensors, which are used to guide fertilization strategies. Each sensor will receive a unique digital identity, secured on the peaq blockchain—a layer-1 network designed to support decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs).
“Agritech in Southeast Asia stands as one of the ripest frontiers for deploying technologies like DePIN and tokenization,” said Sim Khela, Co-Founder of Farmsent, adding that the approach could unlock new global investment opportunities while supporting local agricultural communities.
Weather stations from SkyX will also be tokenized and offered for community participation through Web3 platforms. The weather data collected will be used in commercial analytics and forecasting applications, with an initial deployment of two stations planned and a broader rollout to 200 farms in the region.
DroneDash Facilitates Regional Deployment and Adoption
DroneDash will serve as a conduit between agriculture-focused Web3 companies and real-world farming operations. Its regional network in Southeast Asia will help match technology offerings with local needs, ensuring practical implementation.
“Farm owners can be one of the hardest to convince,” noted Paul, Founder and CEO of DroneDash. “With DroneDash acting as the bridge, useful agriculture Web3 solutions can find their way into the Southeast Asia region, a key market with immense potential for innovation.”
