Soilcrop

What is it?

Soilcrop by Sencrop is a capacitive probe designed to directly monitor soil moisture and temperature at various depths to help farmers optimise their irrigation scheduling.

Applying water based on visual inspection or calendar schedules often leads to inefficient irrigation. Farmers may over-water, which wastes resources and leaches nutrients, or under-water, leading to undetected crop stress. Understanding the exact water requirements of the soil requires subterranean data. Soilcrop provides this data by using a capacitive sensor inserted into the ground. It measures soil moisture and temperature at different depths, transmitting the raw data in real-time to the Sencrop application to provide a clear picture of the soil's water reserve.

Why use it?

Using a dedicated soil moisture probe allows farm managers to transition to data-driven irrigation management. By following the readings live, farmers can anticipate their soil's specific water requirements, ensuring that crops receive the exact amount of hydration they need. The available irrigation module tracks changes in average soil moisture on a graph, making it simple to identify the risk of water stress. With regular readings updated every hour, managers can irrigate at the right time, preventing yield loss and optimising their water usage.

Key Features

• Monitor Soil Moisture
  Measures exact soil moisture levels directly in the field to help farmers anticipate specific agricultural water requirements.

• Track Soil Temperature
  Records subterranean soil temperatures, providing important data for planning planting and assessing root health.

• Analyse Multiple Depths
  Provides comprehensive data for different depths of the soil profile, ensuring a complete view of the water reserve.

• Access Real-Time Data
  Transmits readings in real-time, updating the data every hour within the dedicated "stations" tab of the application.

• Identify Water Stress
  Integrates with an optional irrigation module to graph average soil moisture and clearly identify impending water stress.

Who is it for?

This capacitive soil probe is designed for commercial farmers, precision agronomists, and irrigation managers operating primarily in Europe.

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