Modern agriculture and horticulture rely on precision – the right amount of water, at the right time, at the right pressure – to achieve healthy plant growth and high yields while minimising waste. However, managing irrigation networks and greenhouse climates is complex and often vulnerable to inefficiencies and hidden faults. SmartSenser™ brings intelligent monitoring and automated control to these environments, helping growers reduce water waste, maintain optimal growing conditions, and protect valuable crops from unexpected system failures.
The Challenge: Hidden Inefficiencies and High Running Costs
From small-scale greenhouses to large agricultural operations, managers face daily challenges:
Rising Costs: Excessive water use, wasted energy, and emergency repairs all eat into profit margins.
Undetected Leaks: Tiny leaks in pipes, hoses, or joints can waste significant volumes of water and increase utility bills.
Inconsistent Water Pressure: Fluctuations in system pressure can lead to overwatering, underwatering, or damage to delicate plants.
Pipe Blockages or Freezing: Blockages or ice buildup in water lines interrupt irrigation schedules and risk damaging equipment.
Manual Checks: Many growers still rely on manual inspections to detect faults, meaning problems often go unnoticed until plants show stress or damage has occurred.
The Solution: SmartSenser™ for Smart Irrigation and Greenhouses
SmartSenser™ solves these problems by delivering real-time insight and intelligent control to irrigation systems and greenhouse environments:
Continuous Pressure and Flow Monitoring: SmartSenser™ constantly checks the pressure and flow in your water supply lines, ensuring they remain within optimal ranges for precise watering.
Early Leak Detection: It spots unexpected drops in pressure or unusual flow patterns, immediately flagging leaks before significant water loss occurs.
Freeze Protection: SmartSenser™ monitors temperature conditions inside pipes and alerts you to freezing risks, enabling timely intervention to avoid burst pipes and irrigation downtime.
Data Integration: Monitoring data integrates with your greenhouse climate control and irrigation scheduling systems, giving you a complete picture of conditions – and allowing automated adjustments based on real-time readings.
Remote Alerts: You and your team receive instant notifications if something goes wrong, enabling swift action before crops are affected.
Advantages for Growers and Greenhouse Managers
Significant Water Savings: By detecting leaks early and maintaining optimal flow, SmartSenser™ cuts unnecessary water use – vital for sustainability and compliance with water use restrictions.
Fewer Breakdowns: Early anomaly detection reduces the risk of pipe bursts or equipment failure, cutting downtime and expensive repairs.
Reduced Labour Costs: SmartSenser™ reduces the need for manual inspections and constant monitoring, freeing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
Lower Utility Bills: Less wasted water and energy means direct savings on operational costs.
Supports Sustainability Goals: Efficient water use and energy conservation contribute to more sustainable farming and improved environmental performance.
Smart Irrigation, Smart Savings
SmartSenser™ transforms irrigation and greenhouse water management from a reactive task into an intelligent, automated process. It gives growers confidence that their crops are receiving the right amount of water under safe, stable conditions – and that any problem is flagged before it becomes costly or damaging.
Smart Irrigation, Smart Savings
SmartSenser™ helps agricultural businesses and greenhouse operators achieve healthier crops, higher yields, and lower costs – all while using resources more responsibly. It’s an easy upgrade with powerful returns for any modern growing operation.