Smart Agriculture
for big yields on smart fields
Distributed monitoring and irrigation control and automation of valves and pumps
Features
ThingsLog Agri Data Loggers allows monitoring of broad range of indicators with a single logger and can be combined with control function of pumps and valves. Solution suitable for large distributed fields and getting big yields from them.
This is all presented in a convenient industry app with excellent usability.
Agri data loggers
soil moisture, temperature, and potential
leaf wetness
rainfall quantity and intensity
wind speed and direction
air temperature and humidity
barometric air pressure
solar radiation
Controllers for distributed valve/pump management
Well level/tank level monitoring
Water pressure monitoring
Customizable alarms and notifications
Connectivity through 2G, 4G, LoRa™ or NB-IoT
As a service software platform and mobile app
Data analytics and dashboards
Key Benefits
Agriculture monitoring is for those who want to keep an eye of how efficient their irrigation systems work or how much their livestock is drinking or what are the conditions on their vineyard.
Monitor water flow, water level (in wells, tanks, water towers) and pressure
Monitor soil moisture, prevent crop losses due to drought
Realize the full benefit from irrigation increasing expected yields
Save time and expenses monitoring locations with difficult access
Get timely information for key decisions
Decrease the amount of water used for irrigation, detect leakages
Smart Agriculture for big yields on smart fields
Monitoring the utilization of water resources is а major challenge in modern day agriculture and farming. Measuring and controlling water consumption for crops irrigation and livestock hydration directly affects expected results.
Our solution is designed for monitoring and control of large multiple fields using a single or few later sources. We automate the monitoring data, the pumps, the valves no matter how far are they and do they have power supply or not. We solve problems like multiple field irrigation scheduling, preserve the pump keep the water moisture in certain level ideal for the crops.
ThingsLog provides a smart agriculture solution combining sensors, data loggers, controllers and a software platform with a mobile app for distributed monitoring and control for big yields on smart fields. ThingsLog measures all that needs to be measured on the farm – water flow, water level (in wells, tanks, water towers), pressure, temperature, soil moisture and delivers the readings in near-real time on any device.
Our solution is low power, radio technology and works even in remote locations without electricity. Our data loggers can control your water pump and switch it on automatically when the level goes below defined value. The system features user defined alarms to ensure timely response to contain risk accidents or address deficiencies.
Data analytics and visualization provide at-a-glance overview 24/7.
ThingsLog supports broad connectivity options thought 2G/4G, NB-IoT and LoRa™. The platform has a standard API and integrates to 3rd party applications. The solution can be installed on any existing metering equipment with pulse or s0 output.
Our agriculture telemetering solution is designed to be pragmatic, scalable and affordable to fit your priority needs and grow as you need it.
Smart Agriculture: FAQs
Find clear answers about deployment, integration, data collection, and agricultural monitoring.
How does ThingsLog support smart agriculture monitoring?
ThingsLog connects agricultural sensors and meters to a platform that enables remote monitoring of environmental and operational data such as irrigation metrics, soil conditions, and resource consumption.
What can be monitored in agricultural deployments?
Typical monitored parameters include irrigation flow, water usage, tank levels, soil moisture, temperature, and other sensor data based on farm requirements.
Can ThingsLog support remote locations?
Yes. Low-power connectivity options enable monitoring in remote fields and locations with limited access to power or wired communications.
How does automation support irrigation management?
Automation can support rule-based alerts and workflows, such as notifying operators when thresholds are reached or enabling integrations for automated irrigation control.
Can ThingsLog be deployed gradually across farms or regions?
Yes. Agricultural deployments can start with pilot zones and expand in phases without changing the overall monitoring architecture.
Still have questions? Contact us to discuss your agricultural monitoring needs or visit our Help Center.
If you are interested to find out more:
Precision Agriculture: The Data-Driven Farming Revolution
Traditional farming relies on experience, observation, and fixed irrigation schedules. Precision agriculture replaces guesswork with real-time data — enabling farmers to apply exactly the right amount of water, at the right time, in the right field zone. The global smart agriculture market is growing at over 10% CAGR, driven by water scarcity, rising input costs, and the need to maximize yields on limited arable land. ThingsLog provides the IoT infrastructure that makes precision agriculture practical and affordable.
Water Management in Smart Agriculture
Why Irrigation Monitoring Matters
Agriculture accounts for 70% of global fresh water consumption. Over-irrigation wastes water, increases energy costs, and can cause soil salinization. Under-irrigation causes crop stress and yield loss. IoT-based soil moisture monitoring enables irrigation precisely matched to crop water needs, reducing consumption by 20–40% without compromising yields.
Soil Moisture Monitoring
ThingsLog agri loggers connect to capacitive soil moisture sensors at multiple depths. Real-time soil moisture data shows whether the crop root zone has sufficient water, is approaching stress, or has been over-watered. Readings can trigger automatic irrigation valve control or send alerts to the irrigation manager’s mobile app.
Water Flow and Tank Level Monitoring
Irrigation networks distribute water from wells, reservoirs, or rivers through pressurized pipe networks. ThingsLog monitors flow at zone inlets, water level in storage tanks and wells, and pressure at critical points. The platform calculates water balance — how much was pumped vs consumed — to detect distribution leaks.
Distributed Valve and Pump Control
In large farms with hundreds of hectares across multiple parcels, manual valve operation is impractical. ThingsLog LoRa controllers can switch irrigation valves and pumps on/off remotely based on soil moisture thresholds, time schedules, or manual commands from the mobile app. Each controller can manage multiple valves independently. Since the system uses LoRa radio, no wired infrastructure is required — even in fields kilometers from the nearest road or electricity grid.
Viticulture and Specialty Crop Applications
ThingsLog has specific deployments in viticulture (grape growing) and other specialty crop production where precise microclimate monitoring is essential. For vineyards, the system monitors:
- Leaf wetness — to predict fungal disease risk and optimize fungicide timing
- Canopy temperature — frost risk management and heat stress detection
- Soil moisture at multiple depths per vine row
- Rainfall intensity to accurately account for natural irrigation
- Wind speed for spray application safety
ThingsLog’s partnership with BeVine has demonstrated how IoT data transforms vineyard management decisions.
Connectivity for Remote Fields
Agricultural fields present unique connectivity challenges: no wired infrastructure, distances of several kilometers between monitoring points, and limited power availability. ThingsLog addresses this through:
- LoRa radio — 15+ km range, 10+ year battery life, penetrates obstacles
- NB-IoT/CatM1 using national cellular networks — no gateway required, ideal for isolated fields
- Solar panel charging option for continuous operation
- IP68 weatherproof enclosures rated for outdoor deployment in all conditions
AgriData Analytics
All sensor data is available in real time on the ThingsLog platform and mobile app. The agriculture dashboard shows field maps with sensor locations, current soil moisture status (color-coded), irrigation event history, and water consumption totals. Agronomists can set alert thresholds per sensor and field zone. Historical data supports season-by-season analysis, crop rotation planning, and water use efficiency benchmarking.
Weather Stations and Microclimate Monitoring
Crop growth, disease pressure, and irrigation demand are all shaped by local weather conditions — which can vary significantly across a single farm due to topography, shelterbelts, and proximity to water bodies. ThingsLog connects to compact agri-grade weather stations that measure air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall, solar radiation, and barometric pressure. Data from multiple stations can be compared side by side to identify microclimate zones within the farm and tailor management decisions accordingly. Evapotranspiration (ET) calculations derived from weather station data enable reference-based irrigation scheduling aligned with actual crop water demand.
Return on Investment in Smart Agriculture
The business case for IoT-based smart agriculture monitoring is driven by measurable cost reductions and yield improvements:
- Water savings of 20–40% through soil-moisture-guided irrigation scheduling reduce pumping energy costs and abstraction fees
- Reduced fungicide and pesticide applications through disease risk modeling based on leaf wetness and humidity data
- Earlier frost alerts enabling protective measures before crop damage occurs
- Lower labor costs from remote valve and pump operation replacing manual site visits
- Improved documentation for agricultural subsidy compliance and water abstraction license reporting
ThingsLog deployments across southern and eastern Europe have demonstrated payback periods of one to three irrigation seasons for mid-size horticultural and viticultural operations.
