Ceres Imaging, a precision irrigation company, has introduced a new irrigation optimization product designed to make precision irrigation simpler and more efficient for growers. This new solution combines soil moisture sensors and other in-field data with Ceres’ imagery. According to Ashwin Madgavkar, the CEO and founder of Ceres Imaging, optimizing irrigation is crucial, especially when water is scarce. The integration of different technologies helps growers have a comprehensive view of their irrigation performance, allowing them to better manage water use and achieve their goals.

The integration of various technologies is the next step in the evolution of precision irrigation. Ceres’ irrigation optimization solution offers a powerful tool to maximize limited water resources during times of drought. Some key benefits of irrigation optimization for growers include making better decisions to improve uniformity, making daily irrigation decisions easier and faster by accessing sensor information and imagery in one place, and identifying areas where water usage can be reduced using water demand maps provided by Ceres.

The way irrigation optimization works is by providing precise crop health data through imagery and real-time data from sensors at specific locations on the farm. By combining in-field sensor data with imagery, growers can have a comprehensive view of their irrigation strategy, from application to its impact on the crop. This integration allows growers to better understand water application to fields and quickly identify issues, errors, and discrepancies, ultimately saving them valuable time.