Soil and Plant Moisture Monitoring

Moisture Mapping is a crucial practice that plays a vital role in agriculture, environmental management, and soil conservation.

How do you monitor moisture in soil?

Soil moisture monitoring is essential for optimizing irrigation schedules, preventing waterlogging, and assessing soil health. There are several methods used to monitor soil moisture:

• Tensiometers: These devices measure soil water tension, providing an indirect measure of moisture levels.
• Soil moisture sensors: Embedded in the soil, these sensors directly measure moisture content using electrical resistance or capacitance.
• Neutron probes: This technique uses radioactive neutrons to estimate soil moisture content at various depths.
• Divining rods: Though not scientifically proven, some farmers use this traditional method to detect areas of high moisture.