The startup develops a soil moisture sensor that provides real-time data on soil conditions to optimize irrigation practices. This technology helps farmers minimize water usage and mitigate the risk of crop loss, ultimately enhancing agricultural yield in the face of global water scarcity.
Funding
$260K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
In agriculture, inefficient irrigation practices lead to significant water waste, increased operational costs, and reduced crop yields due to over- or under-watering. Traditional methods often lack the precision needed to address varying soil conditions and crop-specific water requirements, resulting in unsustainable resource management.
Solution
SoilSense offers a wireless soil moisture sensor system that provides real-time data and actionable insights to optimize irrigation. The system comprises a solar-powered datalogger, scientifically-validated TDT soil sensors, and a digital platform that delivers easy-to-understand irrigation recommendations. Data is analyzed using proprietary algorithms to provide an overview of plant-available water, enabling users to make informed decisions and automate irrigation based on specific crop needs. The SoilSense system supports sustainable water management, reduces operational costs, and enhances crop yield and quality by ensuring precise irrigation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers, orchard growers, vegetable farms, municipalities, and landscaping companies seeking to optimize irrigation practices, reduce water usage, and improve crop yields.
Features
- Wireless datalogger with NB-IoT and LTE-M connectivity for reliable, gateway-free data transmission
- TDT soil sensors that automatically calibrate to specific soil types for best-in-market accuracy
- Digital platform providing real-time overview of soil moisture levels and irrigation recommendations on any device
- Algorithms that convert raw data to plant-available water, mapping the soil's safe moisture range
- Customizable alerts for dry soil or over-irrigation, enabling quick response to prevent crop damage
- Integration with TDR sensors for measuring electrical conductivity (EC) to monitor salinity, nutrient availability, and soil health
- Compatibility with a wide range of sensors through multiple sensor protocols, including SDI-12, analog inputs, and pulse channels
- API for seamless data integration into custom dashboards or BI tools