irrigator Articles
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Irrigation water pricing policy for water demand and environmental management: a case study in the Weihe River basin
Irrigated agricultural production is the backbone of the Chinese agricultural sector, but the increasing demand for irrigation water, its inefficient utilization and overuse of chemical inputs, accompanied by the short supply of water resources have endangered the nation's agricultural and environmental sustainability. The Chinese government has proposed a water pricing policy with the ...
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A critical comparison of using a probabilistic weather generator versus a change factor approach; irrigation reservoir planning under climate change
In the UK, there is a growing interest in constructing on-farm irrigation reservoirs, however deciding the optimum reservoir capacity is not simple. There are two distinct approaches to generating the future daily weather datasets needed to calculate future irrigation need. The change factor approach perturbs the observed record using monthly change factors derived from downscaled climate ...
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Optimizing Irrigation Efficiency with Smart Soil Sensor Systems
In the face of growing water scarcity and the pressing need for sustainable agricultural practices, optimizing irrigation efficiency has become a paramount concern for farmers worldwide. Traditionally, irrigation scheduling has relied on estimates and fixed schedules, often leading to overwatering or underwatering, resulting in wasted water, nutrient leaching, and reduced crop yields. The advent ...
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LCA of integrated orange production in the Comunidad Valenciana (Spain)
In order to perform an LCA of integrated orange production in the Comunidad Valenciana two representative areas were studied. The functional unit was 1 kg oranges at the farm gate. Eight scenarios were considered according to type of irrigation, the origin of water and the tillage practice. The production of agrochemicals, the production and use of energy in agriculture (for irrigation and ...
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Greenhouse Tomatoes - Organic farms use smart data for optimum yield - Case Study
A greenhouse organic tomato and cucumber grower saved his crop during extreme drought with Sensoterra sensors, and improved yield with soil moisture data. With extreme droughts occuring more frequently, Danny Monté, Forecast and Quality Administration and Quality Control Manager at AC Hartman BV, relies on Sensoterra soil moisture sensors to support irrigation decisions for greenhouse ...
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Soil Sensors: The Key to Efficient and Sustainable Agricultural Management
Abstract:As the global population continues to grow and resources become increasingly strained, the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production are becoming increasingly important. Soil sensors play a vital role in this process, providing real-time information on soil conditions to help farmers manage and improve their fields more effectively.Advantages of soil sensors:First, improve ...
By JXCT
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Benefits of digital access to fuel data
Fuel plays a pivotal role in farm operations, powering everything from tractors and harvesters to irrigation systems and generators. Given the significant portion of operating costs that fuel represents, efficient management is crucial for maintaining profitability and sustainability in farming. Real-time monitoring of fuel data, which is subject to internet connectivity in your area, along with ...
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Clock House Farm, Kent - WET Sensor - Case Study
Using the WET Sensor to optimise growing conditions and irrigation efficiency in high volume strawberry and raspberry production Clock House farm nestles in the rolling hills of Kent, a few miles south of Maidstone in the UK. The expansive 250 acre farm grows a variety of fruit, including strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Notable innovators in horticulture, Clock House Farm were one ...
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Drones: 4 Ways Drone Technology is Revolutionizing Farm Management
If you’ve ever flown a model airplane, you can fly a drone. If you haven’t flown a model airplane… you can still fly a drone. Because of how technology has evolved, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of the new opportunities advancing ag tech has to offer. Over the last decade, drone technology has steadily been growing as part of a practical approach to ...
By Growers
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Validating the FAO aquaCrop model for irrigated and water deficient field maize
Accurate crop development models are important tools in evaluating the effects of water deficits on crop yield or productivity. The FAO AquaCrop model predicts crop productivity, water requirement, and water use efficiency (WUE) under water-limiting conditions. A set of conservative parameters [calibrated and validated for maize (Zea mays L.) in a prior study and considered applicable to a wide ...
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To Meet Agtech’s New Movers and Shakers, Look Beyond Buenos Aires
Last November, Arable participated in Silicon Valley Argentina in Rosario, a forum co-organized with Fundación CEDEF, Chacra Media Group, and Silicon Valley Forum. We’ve been to a number of ag shows in the US, and have never seen anything that compares to the caliber of this event. The best part was its forward-thinking focus on ‘the next generation of ag’: It was more ...
By Arable
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Farming Innovation: From Ammonia to AgTech Software
Just over a century ago, the Haber-Bosch process was invented in Germany, enabling the scalable production of copious amounts of ammonia for the very first time. This 1910 Eureka! moment meant farmers could fertilize their crops unlike ever before, growing food on a massive scale. So massive, in fact, a population explosion ensued – humankind went from 1.6 billion in 1900 to 7.7 billion in ...
By Vistex Inc
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Black Gold Farm Case Study
Black Gold Farms is a multi-generation, family owned farming organization that began in North Dakota’s Red River Valley more than 80 years ago. It evolved into a global potato production, sales and service company and industry leader. In combination with its own farms and a network of contracted growers across the USA, Black Gold has 20,000 acres in production and is the nation’s ...
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Application of soil sensor for agriculture
Background: A moisture sensor that measures the current moisture content of the soil. Sensors into irrigation sensors help to help to facilitate more efficient distribution of water supplies. According to technical classification, soil sensors are divided into the following categories: Ground – installed below the ground to monitor the root zone; Aerial – Using drones to detect data, ...
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Optimizing Crop Yield with Soil EC Sensors
Introduction: Crop yield optimization is a key goal for farmers, as it directly impacts their profitability and food production capacity. Soil EC sensors have emerged as a valuable tool in precision agriculture, helping farmers make informed decisions regarding nutrient management and irrigation practices. In this article, we will explore the benefits and applications of soil EC sensors in ...
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Pesticide and Pathogen Contamination of Vegetables in Ghana’s Urban Markets
Abstract The objective of the study was to determine and compare the current level of exposure of the Ghanaian urban population to hazardous pesticide and fecal coliform contamination through the consumption of fresh vegetables produced in intensive urban and periurban smallholder agriculture with informal wastewater irrigation. A total of 180 vegetable samples (lettuce, cabbage, and spring ...
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Revolutionizing Agriculture with Intelligent Soil Sensors
Unlocking Data-Driven Insights for Sustainable and Efficient Farming For centuries, agriculture has relied on tradition and intuition, with farmers often relying on their experience and gut feeling to make decisions about their land. However, the 21st century has ushered in a new era in agriculture, one driven by data and innovation. At the forefront of this revolution are intelligent soil ...
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Evolution of satellite image data in agriculture
Mapping and monitoring of agricultural areas are an ideal application for satellite image data as big areas can be easily covered in a very cost-efficient way. Today, it is essential for farmers not just to get data, which would increase their workload, but to get concrete, straight-to-the-point recommendations on what precisely to do on the field in terms of irrigation, fertilizing, and ...
By cloudeo
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The Role of Soil Sensor Innovation in Modern Agriculture
Introduction: Modern agriculture is increasingly reliant on technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. One key technological innovation that is revolutionizing the way farmers manage their land is soil sensor technology. Soil sensors provide real-time data on crucial soil parameters, enabling farmers to make informed decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and overall ...
By JXCT
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Clock House Farm: optimising growing conditions and irrigation efficiency in high volume soft fruit production - Case Study
Clock House farm nestles in the rolling hills of Kent a few miles south of Maidstone in the UK. The expansive 250 acre farm grows a variety of fruit, including strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Notable innovators in horticulture, Clock House Farm were one of the first commercial growers to adopt table-top production of strawberries in the late 1990s. Since 2008 they have been using ...
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