Russia Launches First Satellite Positioning Network for Precision Farming

Agrosila has deployed Russia’s first RTK-based satellite positioning network for agriculture, covering more than 330,000 hectares to bring centimeter-level accuracy to farming operations.

Agrosila, a major Russian agricultural holding, has completed a large-scale project to roll out its own high-precision positioning network based on RTK technology. The initiative created a first-of-its-kind infrastructure for the country’s farming sector, developed entirely by local specialists, according to CNews.

To deliver uninterrupted centimeter-level accuracy across farmland in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, the company built a network of 17 base stations and two relay stations. This infrastructure now provides stable coverage for more than 330,000 hectares of arable land.

The key advantage of the new RTK network is that farmers can now apply high-precision signals to virtually all agricultural operations. Previously, such accuracy—up to 2 centimeters—was mainly used for row crops like corn and sugar beets. Today, the technology is available for plowing, fertilization, crop treatment, and harvesting.

The deployment is already delivering measurable results for Agrosila, including a 5–7 percent increase in yields through better resource management, reduced material costs, higher productivity, and improved soil care.

Rolling out a private RTK network is a strategic step. In the near future, the system will be integrated into combine harvesters, further improving the efficiency and precision of harvest campaigns.