Smart Tech for Water-Wise Agriculture

With growing water scarcity and climate change, new technologies are reshaping how we grow food. The so-called nexus approach aims to link water, energy, and food production into one smart system — parts of it are already in use, others still under development.

Sensors and AI-driven irrigation are proven tools: water is only used when and where plants need it. Solar panels already power many greenhouse systems, and methods like hydroponics and aeroponics reduce water consumption through closed-loop systems.

Other technologies — like harvesting water from air, passive cooling with radiative materials, or digital twins to simulate growing conditions — are technically feasible but still in early-stage pilots.

The vision: self-sufficient, resource-efficient greenhouses that can operate anywhere — from high-tech farms to smallholder operations. The full system isn’t market-ready yet, but the path forward is clear. And one thing is certain: without accurate data, none of it works. Smart measurement is the foundation of sustainable agriculture.

Devices for smart agriculture: 
DL-GMM, DL-PAR, DL-TRS12, DL-TRS21, DL-SMTP, DL-ISF,
DL-LWS

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