USDA–NIFA Specialty Crops Research Initiative funded a study to objectively measure the financial impact of soil-measurement sensors. University of Maryland used a 10,000m2 greenhouse growing operation and compared profit and yield with and without sensor technology. They and crunched the numbers and learned that investing in a soil sensor system is one of the best investments a farmer can make, generating an return on investment of 21% including repaying equipment. In addition, the gardenia’s grew to full maturity in 11 months instead of 22 which doubles profits on an annualized basis. The increase in profits was demonstrated through a combination of input savings, yield increases, reduced production time and efficient use of fertilizer and several practices.
STUDIES SHOW IRRIGATING USING SOIL SENSORS INCREASE PROFITS BY 21%
