Soil Moisture Sensor Market
Explore the latest trends and growth opportunities in the global soil moisture sensor market. Discover key insights, market forecasts, and top players driving innovation in soil moisture sensing technology
Definition
Soil Moisture Sensor can be used to test the moisture of soil; when the soil is deficient in water, the module output is high; otherwise, the output is low. This sensor can automatically water a flower plant or any other plant that requires automatic watering. Water is a vital resource, and not all communities throughout the world can afford to be liberal with their water needs; it has become critical to use existing water as efficiently as possible, especially in agriculture. To reduce crop overwatering, an unattended ground moisture sensor can be used to measure the present moisture level in the soil surrounding the plants. This will allow a farmer to choose when to irrigate and when to cease watering his crop. Moisture data should be supplied wirelessly to the user for convenience. The usage of a soil moisture sensor is required. With increased globalization and urbanization, there is a greater demand for more productive and efficient techniques of growing crops for an increasing population and a dwindling area of acreage. There has also been an increase in pollution in the global hemisphere, which has and will continue to have an impact on food productivity. As a result, there is a need to develop a soil moisture system with statistical data analysis to aid in crop growth and production monitoring.
Soil moisture sensor systems can be applied in a variety of ways. A basic resistive soil moisture sensor can be used to measure the resistance of the soil, which is proportional to the quantity of water content in the soil. However, soil resistance is also temperature dependant, therefore an additional temperature sensor would improve sensor accuracy. Another option would be to utilize a dielectric moisture sensor. These sensors are simply capacitors, with the soil acting as the dielectric part of the capacitor, and because the dielectric constant changes as moisture accumulates, so does the capacitance of the sensor.
Key Players
- Acclima, Inc. (United States)
- Campbell Scientific Inc. (United States)
- Delta-T Devices Ltd (United Kingdom)
- Irrometer Company,Inc. (United States)
- METER Group, Inc. (United States)
- OTT Hydromet GmbH (Germany)
- Sentek (Australia)
- Smartcultiva Corporation (United States)
- Spectrum Technologies, Inc (United States)
- Spiio (United States)
- Stevens Water Monitoring Systems Inc. (United States)
- Toro Company (United States)
- Trellis (United States)
- Vegetronix Inc (United States)
- E.S.I. Environmental Sensors Inc. (Canada)
- IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH (Germany)
Segmentation
By Type:
Volumetric Soil Moisture Sensors
Soil Water Potential Sensors
By Connectivity:
Wired
Wireless
By Application:
Agriculture
Construction and Mining
Residential
Forestry
Landscaping and Ground Care
Research Studies
Sports
Weather Forecasting
By Geography:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East & Africa
Market Dynamics
Driver
Increased demand for food production to feed the world's growing population has resulted in the adoption of soil moisture sensors to optimize irrigation and improve crop yields. As globalization and urbanization have increased, so has the need for more productive and efficient crop growing methods to feed an increasing population with a decreasing amount of farmland. Because of this issue, water conservation is essential. By employing a soil moisture sensor, it is possible to preserve a certain amount of water while also increasing product growth, which will drive the market in a favorable direction.
Restraints
Soil moisture readings are sometimes inaccurate because the output value from the sensor is not identical to the actual volumetric water content (VWC) of a specific soil. The output figure is not wholly inaccurate; rather, it represents an estimate of your soil's real, or true, VWC value. Where this value originates from and how it is obtained can be a key source of inaccuracy in soil moisture readings, making it difficult to maintain accuracy at times. It also has a slow response time and a high initial cost, making it unaffordable for middle-class agriculturalists.
Opportunity
The use of advanced information technology in the manufacture of soil moisture sensors creates market opportunities. Soil moisture sensors are a considerably mature technology that has increasingly piqued the interest of scientists in the fields of soil science, agronomy, and engineering. Currently, the application, calibration formula, and accuracy of soil moisture sensors vary, and the difference between different soil types is not taken into account. Several researchers have continued to increase their understanding of the physical process of moisture testing and to improve testing methodologies on a constant basis. The accuracy of the sensors is critical to their widespread use, from integrated systems where economic factors are taken into account to research applications requiring reliable soil moisture data. Commercial sensor calibrations do not always suit the needs of all applications, therefore soil-specific calibrations, whether developed in the field or in the laboratory, frequently increase sensor accuracy and create opportunities for research and development.
Recent Industry Insight
- On March 2021, Monnit has announced the release of their ALTA Soil Moisture Sensor. The Soil Moisture Sensor, designed to suit AgriTech market demand, notifies on mobile device or PC how much, when, and where to water your crops or commercial landscaping.
- On October 2022, Soil Scout introduces a new multi-headed soil moisture sensor, which adds an additional sensing head to the Hydra sensor through a wire.
- On Jan. 2023, Soil Moisture Sensor Market Grow At A CAGR Of 8.5% From 2022 To 2030
Recent Merger and Acquisition
- On July 2022, Temasek has finalized its acquisition of Element Materials Technology. Temasek has acquired Element from Bridgepoint, whose successful ownership has contributed significantly to Element's more than tenfold expansion in turnover over the last decade.
- On Jan 2023, CropX acquires Tule and expands in California with new specialty crop and drip irrigation solutions. With this acquisition, CropX Agronomic Farm Management System gains new data capturing technology and extends its market in drip-irrigated speciality crops in California.
Key Target Audience
End User
Potential Investors
New Entrants
Innovation and R&D
Suppliers and Manufacturers
Others
