With the continuous progress of science and technology, intelligent agriculture is gradually becoming an important direction for the development of modern agriculture. Recently, a new type of capacitive soil sensor has been widely used in agricultural production, providing a strong technical support for precision agriculture. The application of this innovative technology not only improves the efficiency of agricultural production, but also provides new solutions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
On a modern farm on the outskirts of Beijing, farmers are busy installing and commissioning a new technology – capacitive soil sensors. The new sensor, developed by a well-known Chinese agricultural technology company, aims to help farmers achieve scientific irrigation and fertilization by accurately monitoring key parameters such as soil moisture, temperature and electrical conductivity, thereby improving crop yield and quality.
Technical principles and advantages
The working principle of capacitive soil sensors is based on capacitance variation. When the moisture content in the soil changes, the capacitance value of the sensor will also change. By precisely measuring these changes, the sensor is able to monitor soil moisture in real time. In addition, the sensor is able to measure the temperature and conductivity of the soil, providing farmers with more comprehensive soil information.
Compared to traditional soil monitoring methods, capacitive soil sensors have the following significant advantages:
1. High precision and sensitivity:
The sensor can accurately measure small changes in soil parameters, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data.
2. Real-time monitoring and remote control:
Through the Internet of Things technology, sensors can transmit monitoring data to the cloud in real time, and farmers can view the soil condition remotely from their phones or computers and carry out remote control.
3. Low power consumption and long life:
The sensor is designed with low power consumption and has a service life of several years, reducing maintenance costs and replacement frequency.
4.Easy to install and use:
The sensor design is simple and easy to install, and farmers can complete the installation and commissioning by themselves, without the assistance of professional technicians.
Application case
At this farm on the outskirts of Beijing, farmer Li has pioneered the use of capacitive soil sensors. Mr Li said: “In the past, we used to irrigate and fertilize by experience, and often there was over-irrigation or under-fertilization. Now with this sensor, we can adjust irrigation and fertilization plans based on real-time data, not only saving water, but also improving crop yield and quality.”
According to Mr. Li, after installing the sensors, the farm’s water utilization has increased by about 30 percent, crop yields have increased by 15 percent, and fertilizer use has decreased by 20 percent. These data fully demonstrate the great potential of capacitive soil sensors in agricultural production.
The application of capacitive soil sensor not only brings real economic benefits to farmers, but also provides a new idea for realizing sustainable development of agriculture. With the continuous progress of technology and the deepening of applications, this sensor is expected to be applied in a wider range of agricultural fields in the future, including greenhouse planting, field crops, orchard management, and so on.
The person in charge of our company said: “We will continue to optimize sensor technology, develop more functions, such as soil nutrient monitoring, disease and pest warning, etc., to provide farmers with more comprehensive agricultural solutions.” At the same time, we will also actively explore the combination with other agricultural technologies, such as drones, automated agricultural machinery, etc., to promote the comprehensive development of smart agriculture.”
Post time: Feb-06-2025