Topic
soil moisture sensors
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSmart irrigation systems: cultivating the future of agricultureSmart irrigation systems combine soil moisture sensors, weather data, automation and drip lines to apply water only when crops need it, though cost, connectivity and skills are barriers.
- Precision & digital, United KingdomIoT sensor networks for agriculture: deploying soil moisture and nutrient monitoring across UK farmsA guide to farm sensor networks in the UK: soil moisture, nutrient, pH, temperature and conductivity sensors, LoRaWAN and cellular links, placement and costs of £150 to £500 per node.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalHow farmers use technology to save waterFarmers are using satellite imagery, soil moisture sensors, drip irrigation and weather forecasts to cut water use, though sensors and subscriptions add maintenance and fee costs.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalSmart irrigation systems and water managementExplains how smart irrigation systems use sensors and weather forecasts to deliver the right amount of water, and compares drip, sprinkler, surface and subsurface systems.