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Agricultural Instruments

Agricultural instruments support modern farming, agricultural research, irrigation management, soil analysis, crop monitoring and environmental assessment — improving productivity, resource management and sustainable practice through accurate field and laboratory measurement for universities, research bodies, irrigation departments and precision-farming projects.

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Soil Testing Instruments

Analysis and evaluation of soil properties — nutrients, pH, salinity, fertility and overall soil health — to guide fertilizer requirements, improve productivity and support precision agriculture.

Pressure Plate Apparatus

Pressure Plate Apparatus

Determines soil moisture-retention characteristics and water-holding capacity under varying pressure — evaluating field capacity, wilting point and soil-water relationships for irrigation planning and soil analysis.

Pressure Plate ExtractorsPressure Membrane ApparatusCeramic Plate Pressure UnitsSoil Moisture Retention ApparatusMulti-Sample SystemsLaboratory Assemblies
Soil Testing Kits

Soil Testing Kits

Rapid analysis of pH, nutrients, salinity, organic matter and fertility for agriculture, horticulture and field technicians — guiding fertilizer and crop-management decisions.

Portable KitsDigital Soil Analysis KitsNPK KitspH & EC KitsField Test KitsMini Soil Laboratories
Soil & Keen Cups

Soil & Keen Cups

Determine the liquid limit and moisture characteristics of soils for classification and physical-property testing in agricultural, geotechnical and laboratory work.

Casagrande Liquid Limit DevicesBrass Keen CupsAluminium Keen CupsMechanical Liquid Limit ApparatusHand-Operated Test Sets
Soil Thermometers

Soil Thermometers

Accurate soil-temperature measurement for monitoring root-zone conditions, seed germination, composting and soil-climate variations in field and laboratory.

AnalogDigitalProbe TypeStemDial TypeCompostData-Logging Sensors
LAQUA Twin Meters
HORIBA LAQUA

LAQUA Twin Meters

Compact flat-sensor pocket meters for quick, accurate measurement of pH, EC, TDS, salinity and ion concentration in small soil, water and nutrient-solution samples.

pHECConductivity / TDSSalinityORPIon (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, NO₃⁻)
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Soil Moisture Measurement Instruments

Accurate monitoring of soil water content and root-zone moisture to optimise irrigation scheduling, conserve water and maintain the moisture levels needed for healthy crop growth.

TDR Soil Moisture Meters
Spectrum Technologies

TDR Soil Moisture Meters

Portable Time-Domain Reflectometry meters measuring volumetric water content, EC and soil temperature for irrigation scheduling and soil research — with data logging and GPS/Bluetooth.

Available models
FieldScout TDR 150FieldScout TDR 250FieldScout TDR 350
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Digital TDR Soil Moisture Sensors
Acclima

Digital TDR Soil Moisture Sensors

True-TDR digital sensors for precise volumetric water content, temperature and EC across varying soil types and salinity — SDI-12 compatible for automated irrigation and root-zone monitoring.

Available models
TDR-310HTDR-310NTDR-310WTDR-315HTDR-315N
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WaterScout SM100 Soil Moisture Sensors
Spectrum Technologies

WaterScout SM100 Soil Moisture Sensors

Compact capacitance sensors for accurate volumetric water content — for permanent installation or portable spot checks — compatible with WatchDog stations and FieldScout readers.

6 ft cable20 ft cable
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WaterScout SMEC300 Sensors
Spectrum Technologies

WaterScout SMEC300 Sensors

Multiparameter capacitance sensors measuring soil moisture, EC/salinity and temperature simultaneously for irrigation, nutrient and salinity monitoring in field and greenhouse.

6 ft cable20 ft cable
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Soil Moisture Testers
Spectrum Technologies

Soil Moisture Testers

Portable analog resistance-type testers giving instant dry-to-saturated moisture readings for irrigation scheduling and general soil-condition assessment.

9" (22.9 cm)24" (61 cm)
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IRROMETER WATERMARK Sensor
IRROMETER

IRROMETER WATERMARK Sensor

Granular-matrix sensor (Model 200SS) measuring soil water tension directly in the root zone — rugged, maintenance-free and freeze-resistant, compatible with data loggers and IoT systems.

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STEP Systems COMBI 5000 SWM
STEP Systems

STEP Systems COMBI 5000 SWM

Professional handheld FDR soil moisture and temperature system with rugged stainless probe, data logging, Bluetooth and the SWM Companion app for precise irrigation management.

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WaterScout Soil Profilers
Spectrum Technologies

WaterScout Soil Profilers

Capacitance moisture, temperature and EC probes and wireless multi-depth profilers with LoRa and cloud connectivity for complete root-zone water-distribution monitoring.

Available models
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Irrigation & Water Management Tools

Monitor, control and manage water resources efficiently — supporting irrigation planning, water conservation and improved crop productivity under varying field and climatic conditions.

Tensiometers
STEP Systems

Tensiometers

Measure soil water tension (matric potential) to show how readily water is available to roots — optimising irrigation and preventing both over-watering and water stress.

Analog (gauge)DigitalElectronic (pressure sensor)Data-logger compatibleWirelessMulti-depth
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UGT GmbH

UGT GmbH Lysimeters

Precision weighing systems measuring water movement and balance in soil — precipitation infiltration, evapotranspiration, storage and seepage — for hydrological, agricultural and climate research.

Available models
Lysimeter StationsReady-To-Go LysimetersEasy-To-Go Lysimeters
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Soil Moisture Permeameter
Soilmoisture

Soil Moisture Permeameter

Determine permeability and saturated hydraulic conductivity — how quickly water moves through soil — for groundwater, drainage, geotechnical and irrigation studies.

Available models
Laboratory PermeametersGuelph PermeametersAardvark Automated Permeameters
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Soil Moisture Infiltrometer
Soilmoisture

Soil Moisture Infiltrometer

Measure the rate at which water enters the soil surface — infiltration, runoff potential and water absorption — for hydrology, agriculture and watershed management.

Available models
Pressure InfiltrometersTension InfiltrometersDouble Ring Infiltrometers
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Hydraulic Conductivity Instruments
METER Group

Hydraulic Conductivity Instruments

Measure water movement through soil under saturated and unsaturated conditions for hydrology, drainage, groundwater-recharge and soil research.

Available models
Automated Surface Hydraulic Conductivity SystemsBorehole Hydraulic Conductivity SystemsMini Disk Infiltrometers
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Plant & Crop Measurement Instruments

Monitor plant growth, crop condition, canopy characteristics and physiological parameters — supporting crop-health assessment, yield estimation, stress studies and precision farming.

Chlorophyll Meters
Spectrum Technologies

Chlorophyll Meters

Non-destructive meters assessing leaf chlorophyll to indicate plant vigour, nitrogen status and crop health — detecting deficiencies and stress before visible symptoms appear.

Available models
SPAD PlusCCM-200 PlusCCM-300FieldScout CM 1000
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GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor
PTx Trimble

GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor

Active optical sensor giving instant NDVI readings for crop health, biomass and nutrient status — enabling data-driven, variable-rate fertilizer application, with Bluetooth logging and IP54 housing.

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Leaf Area Meter

Leaf Area Meter

Rapid, non-destructive measurement of leaf area, length, width, perimeter and shape for crop-growth, canopy and plant-physiology research across a wide range of leaf sizes and species.

Fruit Hardness Tester

Fruit Hardness Tester

Measures fruit firmness to objectively assess maturity, ripeness and quality — determining optimal harvest time and storage suitability, with interchangeable probes for different fruits.

Plant Canopy Analyzer

Plant Canopy Analyzer

Optical instrument measuring Leaf Area Index (LAI), canopy cover, gap fraction, light interception and PAR — non-destructive canopy analysis for agronomy, forestry and ecology.

Grass Thermometer

Grass Thermometer

Measures temperature at or just above the grass surface for ground-frost assessment, crop microclimate and near-surface monitoring in weather stations and research farms.

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Environmental Monitoring for Agriculture

Continuous observation of climatic and environmental conditions affecting crop growth — supporting weather monitoring, disease forecasting, greenhouse management and agrometeorological studies.

ET Gauge
Spectrum Technologies

ET Gauge

Electronic evapotranspiration gauge monitoring combined soil-evaporation and plant-transpiration water loss to determine optimum irrigation requirements and improve water-use efficiency.

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Spectrum Technologies

PAR Sensor

Measures photosynthetically active radiation (400–700 nm) as PPFD for light availability in fields, greenhouses and research — rugged, weather-resistant and data-logger compatible.

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Leaf Wetness Sensor
Spectrum Technologies

Leaf Wetness Sensor

Detects presence and duration of leaf-surface moisture from rain, dew, fog or irrigation for plant-disease forecasting, irrigation scheduling and microclimate monitoring.

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Fog Collector

Fog Collector

Captures and quantifies fog water using a high-efficiency mesh collector for meteorological, hydrological and climate research — measuring fog precipitation and its contribution to water resources.

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Soil Physical Property Testing Equipment

Evaluate soil structure, compaction, permeability, density and other physical characteristics — understanding water movement, root penetration and land suitability for cultivation and irrigation.

Soil Compaction Meter
Spectrum Technologies

Soil Compaction Meter

FieldScout SC900 electronic penetrometer recording cone-index compaction profiles with ultrasonic depth sensing, data logging and optional GPS for precision-agriculture soil management.

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Soil Compaction Tester / Penetrometer
Spectrum Technologies

Soil Compaction Tester / Penetrometer

Field penetrometer measuring soil penetration resistance to identify compacted layers that restrict root growth and water infiltration — fast, repeatable and portable.

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Augers

Augers

Durable steel sampling augers for efficient collection of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples across sandy, clayey, loamy and compacted soils, with modular ergonomic extensions.

Multiple designsRange of diametersVariable sampling depths
Soil Samplers

Soil Samplers

Precision samplers for representative soil sampling with minimal disturbance — for nutrient, moisture, texture, bulk-density and contamination analysis.

Tube SamplersCore SamplersProbe SamplersAuger-based Samplers
Munsell Soil Colour Charts

Munsell Soil Colour Charts

Standardised field reference for accurate soil-colour identification and classification using the Munsell system — an indicator of composition, organic matter, drainage and mineralogy.

Bulk Density Sampler

Bulk Density Sampler

Collects undisturbed core samples for accurate bulk density, porosity, moisture and compaction determination — precision stainless cylinders that preserve natural soil structure.

Russian Peat Borer
AMS

Russian Peat Borer

Side-filling coring sampler for undisturbed semi-cylindrical cores from peat, wetlands, bogs and lake beds — preserving stratification for paleoecology, limnology and sediment studies.

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