IoT Soil Monitoring System

Get precise, real-time insights into your soil conditions with our advanced IoT sensors. Monitor soil moisture tension, soil temperature, and root-zone oxygen to make data-driven decisions that boost yields and conserve resources.

Why Choose IoT Soil Monitoring?

Transform your farming practices with precise, actionable soil data

Maximize Crop Yields

Optimize growing conditions by understanding exactly what your soil needs. Real-time root-zone moisture and temperature data helps you create the right environment for healthy plant growth.

Precision Water Management

Irrigate only when needed based on actual soil moisture levels at multiple depths. Eliminate overwatering and underwatering, and reduce water costs by applying water exactly when and where it is needed.

Reduce Input Costs

Apply fertilizers and amendments only where and when needed. Root-zone moisture data shows when irrigation water, and the fertilizer in it, drains past the roots, which prevents over-application, saving money and protecting the environment.

Prevent Crop Stress

Receive instant alerts when soil conditions threaten crop health. Catch drought stress, waterlogging, and poor root-zone aeration before they damage your plants.

Complete systems for this application

We connect the sensors to the controller and configure the dashboard and alerts before the system ships.

Soil moisture monitoring station

Soil moisture readings at the root depths you choose, to time irrigation.

What you get

  • Sensors: Watermark sensors or tensiometers at depths from 16 to 120 cm, soil temperature, and air temperature and humidity.
Controller:
Omni Genesis with a solar panel.
Alerts:
Soil tension crossing your irrigation threshold at each depth.
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What we do before and after delivery

  • We connect the sensors to the controller and register them before shipping.
  • We set up the dashboard and configure the alerts with you in the cloud. You can change them at any time.
  • The cloud subscription is included, with a cellular SIM on 4G controllers.
  • After delivery we hold a remote onboarding call. In Israel we also install on site.

Omni Genesis Lite takes one sensor, Omni Genesis four and Omni Exodus six. Expansion adds more. For anything not listed here, tell us what you need to measure and we will put the system together.

Complete Soil Intelligence

Our comprehensive monitoring system tracks all critical soil parameters for precision agriculture

Soil Moisture

Soil water tension measured with Watermark 200SS sensors and tensiometers at depths from 16 cm down to 120 cm, for optimal irrigation scheduling.

Soil Oxygen

Track oxygen in the root zone with the O2-100 soil oxygen sensor to catch waterlogging and poor aeration that damage root health.

Irrigation Water EC

Monitor the electrical conductivity of irrigation and fertigation water to assess salinity and nutrient concentration for precision fertilization.

Temperature

Soil temperature monitoring with the DS18B20 soil temperature sensor for germination timing, root activity assessment, and frost protection. Pair with the SHT30 air temperature and humidity sensor for a complete microclimate picture.

Designed for Every Growing Environment

Our soil monitoring solutions adapt to any agricultural operation

Vineyards & Orchards

Optimize irrigation for premium grape and fruit quality. Monitor root zone moisture to prevent water stress during critical growth stages.

Greenhouses

Precise substrate monitoring for container and hydroponic systems. Control moisture and EC levels for consistent high-value crop production.

Row Crops

Large-scale field monitoring for corn, soybeans, wheat, and vegetables. Variable rate irrigation based on zone-specific soil conditions.

Specialty Crops

Cannabis, berries, and high-value specialty crops with demanding soil requirements. Fine-tune growing conditions for maximum potency and yield.

From Soil to Smart Decisions

Three simple steps to transform your farm with intelligent soil monitoring

  1. Deploy Soil Sensors

    Strategic placement of weatherproof sensors at optimal depths throughout your fields for comprehensive soil monitoring coverage.

  2. Continuous Data Stream

    Real-time collection of soil moisture tension, temperature, and the other connected parameters, transmitted wirelessly at your chosen interval to our secure platform.

  3. Clear Alerts and History

    Charts of every sensor and depth over time, and alerts at the thresholds you set, show when to irrigate and when the root zone is too wet or too dry.

Technical Specifications

Professional-grade sensors built for agricultural environments

System Features

Soil water tension 0-200 cb (Watermark 200SS)
Soil temperature -55°C to +125°C, ±0.5°C (-10°C to +85°C)
Root-zone oxygen 0-25 %VOL (O2-100)
Sensor depths 16 cm to 120 cm, customizable
Supports any other available sensors from our products catalog
Connectivity 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, external modules such as LoRa/LoRaWAN
Power rechargeable battery with solar; battery life depends on the reporting interval
Controller enclosure IP65

Cloud Capabilities

Real-time data monitoring and visualization
Data export to Excel
RESTful API for system integration
Real-time alerts and notifications (Email, SMS, Push)
Charts per sensor and per depth
Historical data analysis and reporting
Multi-user access with role management

Precision Agriculture Guides

In-depth resources to help you build and optimize your soil monitoring system

IoT Soil Monitoring System Guide

How to build a complete smart sensor network for precision agriculture - from choosing sensors to cloud platform setup.

Soil Sensors Explained

Moisture, EC, pH, nutrient monitoring, and salinity - how each sensor type works, which ones you need, and common mistakes to avoid.

Choosing an IoT Controller

A practical guide to selecting the right IoT controller for your farm - sensor ports, connectivity, power, and real-world decision framework.

Sensor Protocols Explained

SDI-12, Modbus RTU, RS-485, and analog - which protocol to use for your soil sensors and how to wire multi-sensor networks.

Comparing Platforms?

Clear, two-sided comparisons between Agrinovo and established soil sensor products: who should choose which, with sourced specifications.

Precision Agriculture

The full picture: measure, decide, and act automatically across the farm, from soil to fertigation.

EC Sensors for Agriculture

Continuous conductivity monitoring for fertigation, irrigation water, and hydroponics: the full range matched by use case.

Soil Moisture Sensor Range

Watermark 200SS, the three Irrometer tensiometers, soil oxygen and soil temperature compared by what they measure and where they fit, with a quote request.

Tensiometer Range

Compare the Irrometer SR, LT, and MLT tensiometers by soil type and gauge range, and request a quote.

Tensiometers for Irrigation

How tensiometers work, how to read centibars, installation depth by crop, and when to choose tensiometers over other soil moisture sensors.

Granular Matrix Sensors Guide

How granular matrix sensors work, reading centibars, and when to choose them over tensiometers for soil moisture monitoring.

Soil Monitoring Questions, Answered

What does an IoT soil monitoring system measure?

The Agrinovo soil monitoring system measures soil water tension with Watermark and tensiometer sensors at several depths, soil temperature, and root-zone oxygen, along with air temperature and humidity. The EC of irrigation and fertigation water can be measured on the same system. These measurements help farmers optimize irrigation, fertilization, and overall crop management.

How does precision agriculture reduce water use with soil sensors?

Soil moisture sensors at multiple depths measure actual moisture levels in the root zone. Irrigation runs only when sensor data indicates the soil needs water, and stops when the target level is reached. This eliminates the overwatering and runoff that come from time-based or weather-based irrigation schedules.

How do soil moisture sensors work?

Soil moisture sensors work by measuring the electrical properties of soil, which change based on water content. Capacitance sensors measure the dielectric constant of soil, while tensiometers measure soil water tension directly. The sensors transmit data wirelessly to a cloud platform where farmers can view real-time moisture levels and receive alerts.

What is the ROI of soil monitoring sensors for agriculture?

Soil monitoring delivers ROI through three mechanisms: precision irrigation that reduces water use by applying it only when and where the crop needs it, fertilizer applications guided by measured root-zone data instead of fixed schedules, and prevention of crop losses through early detection of drought stress or overwatering. How quickly it pays back depends on the crop, the water cost, and how the irrigation schedule changes once the data is available.

How deep should soil moisture sensors be installed?

Soil moisture sensors should be installed at multiple depths to monitor the entire root zone. Agrinovo sensors are installed at depths from 16 cm down to 120 cm, chosen for each field. The specific depths depend on crop type, root depth, and soil characteristics. Shallow sensors track surface moisture for irrigation timing, while deeper sensors monitor water availability for roots.

Can I monitor soil nutrient levels in real time with IoT sensors?

Not directly in the soil. Nutrients are followed in the irrigation and fertigation water: an EC probe measures the conductivity of the nutrient solution continuously, and in fresh water ion-selective probes show the trend of ions such as nitrate. Combined with root-zone moisture data, this shows when fertilizer is applied and when it drains past the roots. Soil nutrient levels themselves are still confirmed with lab tests.

What is the best IoT platform for precision agriculture soil monitoring?

The best IoT platform for precision agriculture supports multiple sensor protocols (SDI-12, Modbus, analog, 1-Wire), offers real-time data visualization with customizable alerts, and provides reliable cellular 4G connectivity for remote field locations, with modular controllers that support external modules such as LoRa/LoRaWAN. Look for platforms with historical data analysis, automated irrigation triggers, and API integration with existing farm management software.

Ready to Optimize Your Soil?

Put IoT soil monitoring to work: increase yields, save water, and make smarter farming decisions.

Technical capabilities

The facts an integration plan needs. Full measurement range and accuracy specifications are on every product page and datasheet.

Sensor protocols

  • RS-485 Modbus RTU
  • SDI-12
  • I2C
  • Analog
  • 1-Wire

Connectivity

  • 4G LTE cellular
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

Power and enclosure

  • Solar powered
  • Battery operated, deep-sleep cycle
  • IP65 rated controllers

Data and integration

  • Cloud dashboard with real-time alerts
  • Configurable reporting intervals
  • REST API access