soil moisture sensor Articles
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Application and principle of soil moisture sensor
Soil moisture sensor is a device for measuring soil moisture content. It plays a vital role in agricultural and environmental monitoring, allowing accurate assessment of soil conditions and timely intervention. In this article, we will explore the application and principle of soil moisture sensors. Soil moisture sensors work by measuring the electrical conductivity of soil. When soil contains ...
By JXCT
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Type of soil moisture sensor
Soil moisture sensor is an important tool in modern agriculture and horticulture. These devices measure the amount of water present in the soil, an important parameter in managing irrigation and ensuring that plants get the right amount of water.In this article, we will discuss the different types of soil moisture sensors, how they work, and their applications in agriculture and horticulture.Type ...
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Efficiency of maize irrigation scheduling in climate variability and extreme weather events in eastern Croatia
This study was conducted (2010–2012) to analyse the efficiency of irrigation scheduling in maize production based on soil moisture measurements (Watermark soil moisture sensors) in years with extreme weather events at the research site of the Agricultural Institute in Osijek, eastern Croatia. Three irrigation treatments and four maize hybrids were studied. In the extremely rainy 2010, the ...
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Historic record of pasture soil water and the influence of the North Atlantic Oscillation in south-west England
The North Wyke Farm Platform for sustainable grassland research in south-west England contains infrastructure measuring soil moisture and field runoff. Its time series of sensor data is used to validate the parsimonious SH2O-NW model for soil water at field-scale. Thirty-four years of daily soil moisture and runoff is simulated, and used to detect long-term trends and produce a risk analysis. ...
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Precision Irrigation - Case Study
The NIAB EMR WET (Water Efficient Technologies) Centre houses an integrated portfolio of cutting-edge growing techniques and trickle irrigation systems for the soft fruit sector. It provides commercial scale demonstrations, one to one expert technical advice, and training workshops. The Centre’s commercially available Precision Irrigation Package system features our SM150T Soil Moisture ...
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Technology that is making plants grow bigger and better
This article outlines new and improved technology that is enabling growers to increase their yield and output of their crops. The technology includes carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors and controllers, soil moisture sensors, plant based sensors such as sap flow and dendrometers, and nutrient sensors such as EC and TDS sensors. All of the equipment can be automated and data sent to your smart phone or ...
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Performance Evaluation of Selected Soil Moisture Sensors
Abstract Irrigation water management practices could greatly benefit from using soil moisture sensors that accurately measure soil water content or potential. Therefore, an assessment on soil moisture sensor reading accuracy is important. In this study, a performance evaluation of selected sensor calibration was performed considering factory- laboratory- and field-based calibrations. The selected ...
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Efficient Vineyard Irrigation Series #1: How to see Soil Moisture at all points in the sub-terrain
Soil moisture is critical to the growth of the vine and monitoring can help take actions to improve grape quality and yield. With the increasing scarcity of water and cost of water, optimizing irrigation timing, frequency, quantity and location is key for vineyard management. Current Best Practice Current best practice, a grower would install ground soil moisture sensors in multiple ...
By Deep Planet
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Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Data Financial Benefits - Case Study
Managing sports turf in a school environment, has a whole extra set of influencing factors, that make maintenance decisions even more difficult. The ability to use intelligent solutions for maintaining optimal turf conditions regardless of limited budgets and increasing demands for sustainable maintenance has proved influential to a forward thinking turf professional, who wants to stay ahead ...
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Soil moisture sensors provide a Dramatic reduction in Irrigation water usage - Case study
Back in late 2012 a property management firm in central California realized they had a big, expensive problem. The manager had a property that was using a lot of irrigation water to keep it looking lush and green. Having the property lush and green was an absolute necessity, but this need was generating huge water bills in the thousands of dollars every month. The billing rates were graduated, so ...
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Research and Development
Many organizations support and encourages the research and development. Nowadays, Irrigation and Agriculture are full of challenges, however there is more opportunities to come over these challenges. Only innovation, research and development can do it. One of the best scientific solutions is the Artificial intelligence, the Artificial Intelligence is approach of computer science to study 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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Multisensor Capacitance Probes for Simultaneously Monitoring Rice Field Soil-Water-Crop-Ambient Conditions
Abstract: Multisensor capacitance probes (MCPs) have traditionally been used for soil moisture monitoring and irrigation scheduling. This paper presents a new application of these probes, namely the simultaneous monitoring of ponded water level, soil moisture, and temperature profile, conditions which are particularly important for rice crops in temperate growing regions and for rice grown with ...
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Benefits of Integrated Soil Sensor:
An integrated soil sensor is a device that measures various soil parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, pH level, and nutrient levels in real-time. The sensor is embedded into the soil to provide continuous data on the soil conditions, allowing farmers and researchers to make informed decisions about their crops and soil management practices.The need for an integrated soil sensor arises ...
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Types Of Soil Sensor-Which Is Best For You
What is soil sensor? Soil sensors are instruments monitor soil moisture conditions. They can be categorized into sensors that monitor moisture, conductivity, temperature, nutrients, pH, and salinity. All these different types of instruments are collectively referred to as soil sensors. With advancements in technology, there are now more advanced soil sensors available that can simultaneously ...
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Enhancing Crop Yield through Advanced Irrigation Controllers
Introduction Agriculture is the lifeblood of our civilization, providing sustenance and resources essential for human survival. In the pursuit of sustainable and efficient agricultural practices, advanced irrigation controllers have emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to enhance crop yield while promoting water conservation. This article explores the multifaceted role of ...
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Why Vertical Crop Monitoring is Essential to Regenerative Agriculture
A farmer’s day may be different every day during the growing season but the one constant is that each day is dedicated to doing what needs to be done for a healthy crop. Today’s growers also know that they are the custodians of the soil they farm. Our planet’s population depends on their willingness and ability to reverse the damage that some traditional farming practices have ...
By AquaSpy Inc.
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Types Of Smart Sensors For Agriculture
Types Of Smart Sensors For Agriculture Rapid social development, climate change, reduced rainfall and increased demand for food have all had a big impact on agriculture. This has had a negative impact on traditional farming practices. It is understood that we will be equipped with smart sensors in the agricultural sector.The current situation wants farming to become more “smart” by using modern ...
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Summer Irrigation Makes the Crop
Summer Irrigation Makes the Crop Summertime. At this point in the growing season, fruit for tree and vine crops has long been set. Now, the challenge is to bring as much of this yield potential to harvest, and at the desired quality. Irrigation management is crucial to achieve this goal. For most crops, irrigation should provide readily available soil moisture continuously so that fruit and ...
By Farm(x)
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Monitoring of Nitrate Leaching in Sandy Soils: Comparison of Three Methods
Abstract Proper N fertilizer and irrigation management can reduce nitrate leaching while maintaining crop yield, which is critical to enhance the sustainability of vegetable production on soils with poor water and nutrient-holding capacities. This study evaluated different methods to measure nitrate leaching in mulched drip-irrigated zucchini, pepper, and tomato production systems. Fertigation ...
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