TERRITORY
Smart irrigation management using soil moisture sensors
Cooperativa of Artajona: installation and development of a system for managing and analysing data from Sentek soil moisture sensors. These sensors provide information on soil water reserves down to a depth of 60 cm, allowing irrigation scheduling based on real-time data.
SPAIN
AREA TO BE DIGITISED
Production Processes
SUBSECTOR #1
Agriculture
SUBSECTOR #2
Arable crops (extensive)
CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEM 1, 2, 3
Irrigated
Conventional
Open-field
TECHNOLOGY
IoT
DIGITAL SOLUTION CATEGORY
Smart automated irrigation
STAKEHOLDERS
Individual farmers
IMPACT
Environmental sustainablity (CO2, water, energy)
Cooperativa of Artajona: installation and development of a system for managing and analysing data from Sentek soil moisture sensors. These sensors provide information on soil water reserves down to a depth of 60 cm, allowing irrigation scheduling based on real-time data.
This data-driven approach has improved irrigation efficiency among farms in the area, increasing profitability while reducing water consumption and environmental impact.
Farm challenges
Irrigation decisions were traditionally based on experience and fixed schedules, often leading to over- or under-irrigation.
Assistance / Boost program
Technical support through cooperative structures and advisory services.
Innovative features of the initiative / solution
- Real-time soil moisture monitoring at multiple depths.
- Centralised data management and analysis.
- Decision support for precise irrigation scheduling.
Results obtanied
- Improved water-use efficiency.
- Reduced irrigation costs.
- Enhanced crop performance and environmental sustainability.
Lessons learned
Access to real-time soil data significantly improves irrigation decision-making, especially when supported by collective data management systems.
