“In recent years, the use of synthetic culture soil such as rock wool and coconut peat is popular for crops including tomatoes and strawberries,” according to the company. “Since the water retention ...

Botanical sensors are turning greenery into living data networks while monitoring plant health and optimizing yields.

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001) has introduced a highly accurate three-in-one soil sensor for data-driven sustainable agriculture. By ...

Aimed at the agricultural and horticultural industries, Murata has developed an accurate soil sensor that enables growers to increase the yield and quality of crops while cutting the costs associated ...

The touchscreen technology used in billions of smartphones and tablets could also be used as a powerful sensor, without the need for any modifications. The touchscreen technology used in billions of ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Soil Moisture Sensors Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

There are many good reasons for growers to use some form of soil moisture-sensing technology to monitor conditions and how the water is being used in irrigated crops. First and foremost, it can make ...