IoT solution for soil moisture monitoring
6 good reasons for monitoring soil moisture
Increasing efficiency in irrigation
Soil moisture sensors allow precise measurement of moisture levels in the soil, so farmers and gardeners know exactly when and how much to irrigate to ensure optimal plant development.
Environmental protection
Demand-based irrigation based on soil moisture measurements helps to reduce water consumption and thus conserve resources. The risk of overfertilisation and leaching of nutrients is also minimised.
Time saving
Monitoring soil moisture with sensors can be used for measurement-based irrigation. Possible applications are the irrigation automation of trees, parks and agricultural areas.
Cost reduction
Controlled irrigation based on measurements reduces costs considerably. Additional costs due to rot damage in excessively wet soil can also be avoided.
Increasing plant health
A substrate that is too wet or too dry can cause plant stress and impair growth. By precisely controlling irrigation with the help of soil moisture sensors, plants can become healthier and more resistant to diseases and pests. Sufficient soil moisture is also important for the roots of a tree.
Natural optimisation of harvest yields
Monitoring soil moisture with sensors can be used for measurement-based irrigation. Possible applications are the irrigation automation of trees, parks and agricultural areas.
Typical areas of application for soil moisture sensors
Smart Agriculture - farming
In agriculture, one is confronted with various questions every day. These questions can be easily answered and constantly monitored with a low-cost LoRaWAN device. A nice aspect of the LoRaWAN solution is the minimal, marginal running costs. From this, the most efficient water supply systems can be developed, saving farms large amounts of money in the long run and protecting the environment.
Park and golf facilities
With the use of IoT sensor technology, irrigation systems in a wide variety of gardens, parks or golf courses can be improved cost-effectively and easily. The use of soil moisture sensors now let the gardeners in charge make data-based decisions about when to turn irrigation on and off with one simple investment. Instead of making these decisions by "feel" or fixed schedule in varying weather conditions, irrigation schedules can be made by the newly obtained and always available knowledge of soil conditions. This allows for more efficient use of water and labour resources, which in turn leads to greater cost savings. In many plants, a saving in water consumption in the double-digit percentage range is possible through data-based maintenance.
Tree preservation
For plants, just like for humans, an optimal water supply is important. Growth and yields of fruit trees rise and fall with the correct moisture in the soil. Especially due to increasing drought, ideal and efficient irrigation is indispensable in the long run. But soil that is too wet can also damage the roots of a tree and lead to rot. Monitoring soil moisture with sensors helps to avoid overwatering the tree and thus minimise damage.
Products for the IoT solution soil moisture monitoring
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