Why soil moisture monitoring matters in agriculture Soil moisture content is a key factor in healthy crop development, because of the close relationship within the soil–plant–atmosphere system. Water makes up 75–85% of plant tissue and is essential for all vital processes. The potential difference between leaf and atmosphere makes the plant lose water: this is […]
The relationship between water and soil in agriculture Water is vital for plant growth: it drives many physiological processes and is the main component of plants, about 80% in herbaceous plants and 50% in woody plants. Solar energy controls how much water plants use through transpiration. Key figures Indicator Value Water in herbaceous plants about […]
Water stress in crops Water stress is a crucial issue for farmers and growers. This page explains what it is, how it affects crops and how technology helps overcome it: through more efficient water use and timely action that meets the plants’ needs, for better-quality harvests. Key indicators Indicator Value Causes of water stress 3: […]
What is the water footprint? The water footprint measures the volume of water used to produce a good or service, and where that water comes from. Measuring it in agriculture is urgent, because more than 77% of water is consumed by this sector. Water productivity is becoming a key indicator, as we need to produce […]