Ceres Imaging, a precision irrigation company, has introduced a new irrigation optimization product designed to help growers streamline and improve their irrigation practices. This innovative solution combines soil moisture sensors and field data with Ceres’ imagery technology. The goal is to provide growers with a comprehensive view of their operation and make it easier to implement precision irrigation techniques.
In the words of Ashwin Madgavkar, CEO and founder of Ceres Imaging, having a complete understanding of the variability across your operation is crucial, especially in situations where water is scarce. The integration of different technologies offered by this new solution allows growers to optimize their water usage and achieve their management goals efficiently.
The integration of different technologies in precision irrigation is seen as the next phase of the industry’s evolution. Ceres’ Irrigation Optimization solution is particularly beneficial for growers facing limited water sources during drought periods. This technology offers key benefits such as improving uniformity, making daily irrigation decisions easier, and identifying areas where water usage can be reduced.
The way Irrigation Optimization works is by providing growers with precise crop health data through imagery, and real-time sensor data for specific locations on their farm. By combining sensor information and imagery, growers can gain a better understanding of their irrigation strategy from application to its impact on crop health. This integration allows growers to identify issues, errors, and discrepancies faster, enabling them to optimize their irrigation practices effectively.