soil water
Soil water sensors reveal subsoil conditions
Part 1: The feel method, gravitational soil water determination and electric resistance by Frikkie Koegelenberg, Pr Eng and Hendrik Jordaan Every farmer knows: If you apply too little water, your crops suffer; if you apply too much water, your bank account suffers. The decision depends on accurate knowledge of[...]
SOIL: The farmer’s most important asset – PART 12: SOIL WATER (IV)
By Martiens du Plessis, Soil Scientist, NWK Limited & Prof Cornie van Huyssteen, Lecturer: Soil Science, University of the Free State Soil is the most fundamental resource for the farmer, without which food and natural fibre cannot be produced. This article forms part of a series to highlight this[...]