The project is designed to develop an automatic irrigation system which switches the pump motor ON/OFF on sensing the moisture content of the soil. In the field of agriculture, use of proper method of ...

Every July, Smart Irrigation Month celebrates the benefits of efficient irrigation products, highlighting their positive economic and environmental impacts. One major component of gardening is ...

Two projects are receiving support from the USDA 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Two interdisciplinary research teams at University of California, Santa Cruz, will develop agricultural ...

If you've ever dragged around a hose and sprinkler to water your lawn, you know the pain. It takes time and energy, and imagine if you had a farm to irrigate. WaterBit is a lot like a sprinkler system ...

Deep in his almond grove, Madera County almond farmer Tom Rogers reviews his irrigation data on his tablet, next to a device measuring temperature and humidity. A soil moisture sensor, seen near ...

Apr. 30—MOULTRIE, Ga. — A farmer's success may come down to how much water his plants get when they need it. Knowing when the plant is getting enough can improve the plant, conserve water and save ...

Researchers have successfully tested a system that can monitor soil moisture using just a standard camera and an AI algorithm. The system holds huge potential as a simple, affordable solution for ...