Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system is set to be used to improve farmers’ broadband connections during a pilot scheme.
Lincolnshire County Council said it wanted to purchase and install Starlink facilities for so-called “not spot” properties that do not have access to fibre broadband.
The council owns a County Farms Estate, comprising about 16,500 acres and 149 holdings for tenants.
Paul Lock, executive councillor for the economy, said: “This pilot will help us see whether satellite broadband could offer a real practical solution for farms and other rural businesses that struggle with poor connectivity.”
He added: “Today, so much farming depends on being connected, from paperwork and accounting, to livestock management, or simply everyday communication.
“In reality, it’s becoming harder and harder to run a business without good internet access.”
