What is Hortau?
Hortau offers precision irrigation management solutions designed to help growers make informed decisions about water and fertilizer applications. The system utilizes soil tension probes that provide real-time field and soil data, which is accessible through a mobile web app. This technology allows growers to monitor water and fertilizer movement throughout the soil profile, enabling them to determine optimal irrigation timing and duration.
The platform includes features such as irrigation management with real-time sensor data, scheduling and advising from agricultural experts, irrigation automation for remote control, flowmeter monitoring for precise water usage tracking, well-depth monitoring, and weather monitoring with alerts. Hortau's modular and customizable solution helps growers optimize nutrient absorption, water uptake, and aeration while preventing plant stress and damage.
Features
- Soil Tension Monitoring: Real-time measurement of water availability to plants using soil tension probes
- Mobile Platform: Easy-to-use mobile web app for monitoring field conditions and data
- Irrigation Automation: Remote start and stop of irrigations with automation for frost protection
- Water Usage Tracking: Precise monitoring and reporting of water usage through flowmeter integration
- Weather Monitoring: Comprehensive weather coverage with alerts via app notifications, phone, and text
- Expert Advisory: Weekly scheduling and advising from certified agricultural specialists
Use Cases
- Optimizing irrigation schedules based on real-time soil moisture data
- Monitoring water distribution throughout soil profiles to prevent over or under-watering
- Automating irrigation systems for frost protection during cold weather events
- Tracking water usage and consumption patterns for resource management
- Preventing plant stress by anticipating water needs before damage occurs
- Improving fertilizer application timing based on soil condition monitoring
