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    Sencrop delivers products for accurate irrigation

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltMarch 20, 20242 Mins Read
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    Producers in the vegetable, fruit and arable sectors will now be able to more accurately manage water levels in their crops thanks to two new sensors from Sencrop.

    The new Soilcrop sensor takes real-time measurements of soil moisture and temperature at depths of up to 60cm. This data will enable producers to trigger-irrigation at the right time, based on conditions, and turn it off when soil moisture reaches the correct levels.

    It can also be used to identify the most suitable time for weather-dependent field work, including sowing and fertiliser applications.

    “Soilcrop takes measurements every 15 minutes at depths of 10cm, 20cm, 40cm and 60cm, giving an accurate picture of soil moisture content and temperature throughout the profile,” said Mark Herriman at Sencrop.

    “And if used in conjunction with Raincrop, a sensor that measures rain, temperature and air humidity, the app can show in a user-friendly graph the forecast soil moisture, using real-time data and forecasts. Producers can therefore be even more precise when it comes to crop management decisions.”

    Fruit and wine producers have particular challenges with frost, so the new Thermocrop offers an entry-level solution to predict frost damage up to four days in advance.

    It measures air temperature and humidity every five minutes and is integrated into Sencrop’s weather management software to create personalised frost alerts within the app.

    “Accurately anticipating the risk of frost is essential if you are to trigger your frost control measures at the right time, thereby protecting your crops while keeping costs to a minimum,” explained Mark.

    For more information go to www.sencrop.com

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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