On most farms irrigation runs on habit: the pump goes on in the morning and off in the evening. When the real soil moisture is unknown, over-watering wastes water and electricity and encourages root disease, and opening or closing a valve on a distant plot means driving out to the field every day. In the system we build, soil moisture and weather sensors placed on the plots send readings to the phone; valves and pumps run from the app or automatically at a moisture threshold. Fertiliser use, irrigation time and water consumption are logged per plot, and frost and extreme-heat alerts arrive instantly.
Problems we see on farms
- Irrigating without knowing soil moisture
- Driving out to distant plots every day to open valves
- Water and electricity use rising unchecked
- Frost and drought risk being noticed too late
What the system includes
Sensor monitoring
Soil moisture, soil temperature, air temperature, humidity and rainfall data.
Remote control
Switch valves and pumps on and off from your phone.
Irrigation schedule
Automatic irrigation per plot, on a timer or tied to a moisture threshold.
Fertigation log
Fertigation recipes, fertiliser applied and dosage history.
Alerts
Notifications for frost, extreme heat, low pressure and pump failure.
Plot report
A season report with water use, irrigation time and yield notes.
How it works day to day
- 1
Sensors send readings from the plots at regular intervals.
- 2
When moisture drops below the threshold, the system suggests or starts irrigation.
- 3
Valves and pumps run from the app or automatically.
- 4
Fertigation and irrigation operations are logged against the plot.
- 5
A water use and plot report is produced at season end.
Integrations
Off-the-shelf software or custom-built?
When off-the-shelf is enough
For small gardens, off-the-shelf smart irrigation controllers and manufacturer apps may be enough.
When custom software pays off
For multi-plot farms with different crops and irrigation systems that want to manage fertigation and water use together, a custom system delivers yield and savings.
How the budget is built
We launch the workflow that saves you the most time first, then add modules based on real usage. The full scope below is calculated with 15 screens and 8 modules; the final price follows a free discovery call and a written scope.
Maintenance and improvements (optional): €450 / month. Hosting, SMS, WhatsApp and app store fees are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do sensors work in a field with no mains power?
Solar-powered and battery sensors are used, and data is sent over LoRaWAN or cellular.
Can it be added to my existing drip irrigation?
Yes, electric valves and a control relay are fitted to the existing lines and connected to the system.
What happens where there is no mobile signal?
The controller keeps running locally on the last schedule and uploads data once a connection returns.
Can cooperative members share it?
Yes, each grower sees their own plots, while the cooperative can access consolidated reports.
