The data collection needs within this sector are significant and diverse, ranging from logistics and demand-supply information to the identification and eradication of infestations.

In agricultural supply chain management, paper-based monitoring can often lag the transportation of produce, resulting in insufficient visibility of production. It can even exacerbate hoarding or black-market sales. Thus, Nokia Data Gathering can help to address issues like sustainable agriculture and food security.

When it comes to the eradication of infestations, the availability of real-time GPS-location data helps decision-makers to monitor the situation with greater accuracy and speed, and respond more quickly.