At the most recent International Protea Association Conference in Temecula, CA, AgriLynk co-founder Troy Conner of Kendall Farms gave a talk on, among other things, the importance of measuring the effectiveness of irrigation.
Irrigation is the single most important piece of management you can control that leads to the quality, productivity, and health of your plants.
Imagine having actual data from your fields — you’d know exactly when to irrigate and for how long.
Collecting that data and sending it directly to you, the farmer, is at the core of AgriLynk’s soil moisture monitoring systems. With three soil moisture sensors installed directly into your plants’ root and irrigation zone, you will be able to see exactly how much water is available to your plants.
Most farmers don’t know this information, and they err on the side of caution by overwatering. But overwatering, just like underwatering, isn’t actually good for plants. (And wasting water certainly isn’t good for anybody’s pocketbook.)
With AgriLynk’s data coming straight from the field, you can see when you should irrigate and, just as importantly, when you should stop.
During Troy’s talk, he breaks down how measuring soil moisture helps get the exact right amount of water to your plants, and how AgriLynk provides the insights you need.
As you’ll see in the final clip, Troy was able to use AgriLynk data to make the decision to cut their irrigation by THIRTY PERCENT across Kendall Farms — an incredible savings on water costs (not to mention significantly reduced environmental impact), and a boon to profits from healthier plants and higher yields.
Evolving Technology on Farms (1:38)
AgriLynk co-founder Troy Conner of Kendall Farms talks about the importance of keeping up with technology for the success of modern day farms.
4 Key Takeaways on AgTech (1:56)
Troy Conner of Kendall Farms introduces himself to the International Protea Association Conference and reviews the 4 most important takeaways from his talk on staying competitive with farm technology.
Using AI for Farming (4:52)
What does AI mean for farms? AI is the hottest buzzword in the world now, but how can a farm actually make use of it? AgriLynk cofounder Troy Conner breaks down how Kendall Farms uses AI in a variety of ways, from live plant inventory count to quality control analysis.
Irrigation Overview and Water Characteristics (1:57)
Water cohesion and adhesion play a role in how everybody should think about irrigation. This clip breaks down how water moves, which matters when it comes to water in soil and plants’ uptake of that water.
Soil, Briefly (2:07)
How much is too much water for your soil type?
Soil types vary, but there are three major classifications: sand, silt, and clay. Knowing your soil tells you a lot about how much water it’s able to hold (adhesion to soil particles vs. space between those particles).
Plant Function & Water Uptake (0:56)
In addition to soil types, it’s important to know how plants take that water in — and you need to know how soil tension affects their health.
Soil Tension and How to Measure It (2:49)
Soil tension directly affects plant health — here are some tools to measure it…
How to Read and Use AgriLynk Data (8:47)
Troy gives a clear description of what AgriLynk’s data shows you, what it means for your farm, and how he used that data to decide to cut 30% of his farm’s water use.
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