For the first time, our sensor systems will simultaneously serve not just one grower, but several farmers within the Bolnisi microzone. They will receive comprehensive and accurate data on climatic conditions, significantly enhancing their decision-making processes in vineyard management.

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In the village of Rachisubani, Bolnisi Municipality, the installation and software integration of agro-meteorological stations and sensor systems have been successfully completed in vineyards owned by local farmers.

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As part of the project, the following sensor systems were installed at the target location:

• Agro-meteorological station (iMETOS 3.3 IMT 300-USW);

• Leaf temperature sensor;

• pH sensor;

• Air barometric pressure sensor.

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Agro-meteorological stations and sensor systems are among the most modern and innovative technologies in agribusiness. With these integrated systems, farmers can manage agricultural processes and plan agro-activities on their farms regardless of climate changes.

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The agro-meteorological station provides 3-7 and 14-day weather forecasts along with the following climate data:

• Air temperature and humidity;

• Solar radiation and energy;

• Wind-related data;

• Dominant wind direction and speed;

• Evapotranspiration (ETo);

• Precipitation level;

• Air barometric pressure;

• VPD – the vapor pressure deficit, indicating how much moisture the air needs to be fully saturated.
   

With the data received from the agro-meteorological station, farmers can determine expected precipitation levels, forecasted snow depth, wind direction and gust speed, air humidity, solar radiation intensity, barometric pressure, cloud coverage, cloud height, and sunlight duration on the plot. In addition, they can closely monitor the risk of 12 grapevine diseases and, by observing conditions favorable for their development, plan timely and appropriate treatments and other preventive measures.
 

Location: Bolnisi Municipality
Crop: vineyard