- 1Scheduling Irrigation
- 2The Science
- 3The Solution
- What are the main benefits?
- Increasing yields
- Improving quality
- Saving water
- Reducing fertiliser bills
- Proven in grower trials
- Grower-friendly technology
- the Science
- Sensors to measure soil water availability
- Irrigation trigger values defined or Elsanta
- Low-risk strategy developed
- Trials on grower sites over 2 years
- Water savings of up to 36%
- Yield increases of up to 18%
- Less fertiliser used
- the Solution
- Sensors - Soil water availability, universal measure
- Expert system - science based, low risk scheduling
- Automated alerts - sms alerts to irrigation manager
- Feedback and diagnostics - grower responses via website
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is earthcare?
We assist scientists, advisers, waste managers, farmers and growers on how to improve soil, waste and water management through the application of targeted research, technology and training, within the context of a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
- Who we are
Earthcare Environmental Ltd was formed in 2001 to focus on scientific research and development into soil, water and compost. Over this time we have been involved in a number of government-funded research projects including soil nutrient management and soil water management systems.
- Improving soil
The way we manage our soil has a direct impact on our climate, the water we drink, and the plants we depend upon for our food, shelter and clothing. So soil matters!
- Novel solutions
Our team of experts have many years of international experience in industry and academia, and can give advice on novel solutions based on the latest research and technology from around the world.