Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor
In traditional farming, farmers manage fields using experience and scientific advice. However, the next major step needs a more creative approach. As Smart Farming evolves, the focus shifts to treating each in-field zone on its own, using real-time data and past feedback. Soil Scout takes this revolution below the surface, delving into the underground world of soil management.
Root zone water is widely seen as the key factor in successful plant production. Despite this, tracking underground conditions across an entire field has long been difficult and impractical. Consequently, much of Precision Agriculture has centered on aboveground data collection, such as weather observations, optical sensing, and telemetry.
However, the story is changing. Now, you can control your soil like never before.
Why Monitor Soil?
Maybe you’ve never checked soil temperature or moisture levels before. You may think it takes too much work. You may also think it will not change the result.
However, soil conditions affect every part of fieldwork and plant growth. So the main question is:
How would your farming practices change if you could check exact soil conditions anywhere, anytime, from your home?
With its new underground radio technology, the **Soil Scout Monitoring Solution** improves soil management. By permanently installing wireless Soil Scout® sensors across your fields, you can conduct agricultural activities as usual and let the sensors seamlessly gather data for you. The system offers a local, real-time, 3D underground weather map that provides unprecedented insight into soil behavior.
Your soil management practices are about to reach a whole new level.
Smart Farming = Precision Soil Management
Precision Agriculture has long been associated with regulating inputs based on aboveground observations. Yet, critical processes like water absorption and nutrient uptake occur within the root zone. So why has much of Precision Agriculture neglected what lies beneath the surface?
The answer is simple: monitoring aboveground conditions has always been significantly easier than monitoring underground conditions.
In reality, when crop growth shows visible stress, the root cause could have been found earlier by checking soil conditions. A dynamic soil moisture map, for example, helps find ongoing problems that affect yield and guide quick corrective actions.
While weather data and plant health checks help farmers react, real-time soil monitoring helps them act early. It gives farmers better information. This helps them make smarter decisions.
Monitor Diverse Zones: Good, Average, and Poor
How many sensors should a field use? It depends on your goals and the field’s characteristics. However, placing sensors in areas with different yield potential ensures you collect meaningful data.
A good rule of thumb is to monitor at two depths. Do this at three key locations in each field. This approach helps you handle extreme values or average data across reference points.
Comparing how soils behave in high-yield and low-yield areas provides immediate insights.
Factors like water infiltration rates, moisture profiles, and drainage efficiency are important but hard to measure. However, with basic agronomic knowledge, it is easy to assess these metrics in good, average, and poor zones. Monitoring soil at many depths and locations gives valuable data. It helps guide practical and useful actions.
For many farmers starting with Soil Scout, six to nine sensors work well to monitor a 10-hectare field. Our team works directly with farmers to create custom setups that match their skills and field needs.
Insights from Historical Data
In one example, sensor placements were guided by past yield maps. While a low-yield region faced drought stress from July onward, high-yield areas had enough water all season.
Using Soil Scout helps you spot these patterns. This lets you adjust your practices and improve long-term field performa
Why Choose Soil Scout
Soil Scout offers a unique soil sensor solution. It lets you easily place sensors across your field. Simply *Install and Forget*!
Upon setup, the preconfigured system starts as soon as you power on the Base Station. With the fastest installation process on the market, you can add sensors at any time. They connect to the Base Station without extra data plans.
Built to last, the compact sensors work underground for up to 20 years without maintenance. They stay unaffected by fieldwork, wheel pressure, and wildlife, giving unmatched cost-efficiency over time.
Strategically placed sensors provide real-time data on soil changes, enabling precise treatment in each area. Our skilled Soil Scout team is ready to help you find the best sensor locations for the best results.
Instant data from before, during, and after irrigation helps you adjust quickly. It keeps soil moisture at the best level and lowers irrigation costs.
Operating quietly year after year, the sensors provide a long-term view of soil behavior. This helps ensure accurate, data-driven soil management. It replaces guesswork with informed decisions. It also builds a strong record for future farm planning.