Smart irrigation automation. This is not a pilot, not a simulation but a real irrigation automation project running in Inner Mongolia.
The farm grows corn and paprika on sandy soil (70%+ sand), where water retention is low and manual irrigation leads to over-watering, high labor costs, and equipment damage.
So what was done?
Irrigation valves are opened and closed with precise timing, removing human delay and inconsistency.
A centralized irrigation automation system was deployed, where valves, pumps, fertigation, and soil monitoring work together under one coordinated control platform, with full visibility of real-time data and historical performance.
LEVEL 1 — AUTOMATIC VALVE CONTROL
Here is how it works.
Result: up to 60% labor reduction and ~10% water savings.
LEVEL 2 — PUMP CONTROL WITH VSD
Pump operation and pressure are dynamically adjusted through PLC logic, ensuring stable hydraulic conditions and efficient energy use.
Result: up to 20% water and electricity savings and ~50% longer equipment lifetime.
LEVEL 3 — PRECISION FERTIGATION OVER TIME
Fertilizer and acid are injected gradually using PID control, with continuous monitoring to ensure accuracy and safety.
Result: 30%+ fertilizer cost reduction and improved soil condition.
LEVEL 4 — TENSIOMETER-BASED IRRIGATION PLANNING
Soil water tension is measured at root depth, and historical irrigation response is analyzed to determine the optimal irrigation amount for the next cycle.
Result: an additional ~20% water savings with no over- or under-irrigation.
One important point:
Automation supports decisions — it does not replace the farmer.
The system suggests optimized irrigation norms based on real data, while the farmer can: • Apply recommendations automatically
Or continue manual control while gaining confidence
This enables safe, gradual adoption instead of forced automation.
When all levels are active:
40–50% total water reduction
30% fertilizer cost reduction
20% energy savings
60% labor reduction
If you manage large-scale farms, work in water-limited regions, or are involved in irrigation projects and system integration — and want measurable field results, not theoretical solutions — let’s talk.
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