The Solution: Fortix AI + 4G Cameras
To address the issue, the farm deployed Fortix AI, paired with solar-powered 4G trail cameras across several vulnerable paddocks and perimeter entry points.
What Was Installed
4G Cellular Cameras (Acorn series): Battery-operated and solar-compatible for remote areas with no infrastructure
Fortix AI Cloud Platform: To process live footage and detect high-risk activity in real time
Mobile Alerting System: SMS and app notifications triggered by AI detection events
How the System Works
Cameras Monitor Remote Fields
4G trail cameras were placed along field edges, gates, and livestock access points. These cameras streamed live or motion-triggered clips to Fortix’s platform.
Fortix AI Analyses Activity in Real-Time
Fortix interprets what’s happening on camera — identifying risk patterns such as:
- Unauthorised people or vehicles near livestock
- Dogs off-lead in animal enclosures
- Livestock behaving erratically or running (a potential sign of worrying)
- Vehicle movement in restricted access areas after dark
Instant Alerts for Action
When risky behaviour is detected, Fortix sends alerts via SMS, email, or mobile app — enabling farmers to act immediately, call the police, or attend in person.
Evidence Logged Automatically
Fortix captures labelled video clips and still images with timestamps, ready to be used for:
- Reporting to rural police units
- Identifying repeat offenders
- Insurance or legal claims
Results After 6 Weeks
| Metric | Before Fortix | After Fortix Deployment |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock worrying incidents | 4/month | 0 |
| Night-time perimeter breaches | 6/month | 1 |
| Response time to suspicious entry | Hours (delayed) | Instant (alerts within seconds) |
| Evidence captured for police | None | 5 labelled incidents |
Farmer’s Testimonial
“We sleep better knowing Fortix is watching. The alerts are instant, and now we have eyes on our back fields for the first time ever. We’ve caught trespassers, and our ewes haven’t been disturbed since.”
— James R., North Yorkshire Farmer
Why Fortix Was the Right Fit
✅ No broadband or power required — 4G cameras run on batteries or solar panels
✅ AI detection cuts false alerts — no endless motion clips to review
✅ Real-time alerting — gives farmers a chance to act before losses occur
✅ Evidence-ready footage — supports rural crime investigations and deterrence
✅ Affordable and scalable — more effective than traditional CCTV
What’s Next
The farmer is now expanding Fortix to cover calving areas and machinery sheds. Discussions are underway with neighbouring farms to coordinate shared perimeter monitoring using Fortix AI and 4G cameras.