Soil sensor technologies – which ones are most useful for smarter farming?

The purpose of the review was to identify existing and prototype soil sensors for consideration by the Soil CRC for investment in research and development.

The review focused on proximal (installed in or immediately above the soil), point scale and mobile sensors and sensory systems. The review considered potential chemical, physical and biological sensors for indicating soil health, function or performance.

Emphasis was placed on reviewing sensors for priority soil attributes identified by growers in Project 2.1.001