Automatic Soil Moisture Monitoring Stations to give the soil a medical check-up

Soil is the cornerstone of agriculture, providing crops with the water, nutrients, air and temperature they need to grow. Soil formation is influenced by a number of factors, such as original soil composition, climate, biological action, topography and time of year, as well as human farming activities. A soil survey is necessary to assess the quality of arable soils.

A soil survey is a "comprehensive physical examination" of the soil, which is of great significance for guaranteeing national food security and is an important measure for realising the strategy of "hiding food on the land and food in technology". The census mainly focuses on agricultural land such as arable land, garden land, forest land and grassland, as well as some unused land.

The use of tractors is very common in agricultural farming. However, prolonged use of tractors for ploughing may result in the soil becoming compacted, the tillage layer thinning, or even sloughing, all of which can damage the soil structure. To solve this problem, automatic soil moisture monitoring stations play an important role.

The automatic soil moisture monitoring station is capable of monitoring key indicators such as soil temperature, moisture and salinity around the clock. It can automatically collect and transmit soil data unattended, realising 24-hour continuous online monitoring. The monitoring data can be transmitted to the monitoring centre in real time via wired, GPRS, Bluetooth and other means, and reports can be generated.

Real-time monitoring of soil moisture is crucial for farmers, as it helps them gain insight into soil conditions and take timely measures to optimise soil structure.

Soil temperature, moisture and water level detection is essential for guiding irrigation activities, with the aim of ensuring the rational use of water resources, preventing wastage and controlling soil fertility loss that may be caused by over-irrigation. At the same time, the monitoring of soil nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content, as well as indicators such as dissolved oxygen and pH, are equally important to provide a comprehensive understanding of soil fertility and to guide precise fertiliser application.