Bala Bhai, a resident of the Dharidi village, is the owner of an 8-acre plot of land. With a keen focus on cultivating onion crops, he has dedicated 3 acres of his land to this specific endeavor over the past three years. Historically, Bala Bhai adhered to a rigorous irrigation schedule, offering his onion crop 10 to 11 watering sessions. Regrettably, at the time of harvest, a disheartening 15-20% of the yield would succumb to the perils of rot.

However, this year, Bala Bhai’s agricultural practices were revolutionized by the introduction of the Moisture meter, courtesy of the CSPC team. This ingenious device swiftly won Bala Bhai’s favour, thanks to its user-friendly design and reliance on a color-coded mechanism. By harnessing the power of visual cues, where the verdant hue of green signified ample moisture and obviated the need for immediate irrigation, the cautious yellows hinted at an impending need for hydration within a few days, while the fiery reds fervently signaled the urgent requirement for immediate irrigation. Guided by this technological marvel, Bala Bhai strategically adjusted his irrigation cycles, effectively expanding the gap between each session. Consequently, he was able to curtail the number of watering sessions to a mere 8 for his onion crop this year

The benefits reaped by Bala Bhai from the utilization of the Moisture meter were twofold. On the one hand, he was able to substantially economize by conserving the costs associated with two irrigation cycles, all the while prudently preserving his well water reserves for future cultivation endeavors. On the other hand, the diligent implementation of this cutting-edge device resulted in a remarkable reduction in the rot-inflicted damage to his harvest, with a mere 5% of the yield falling victim to this unfortunate fate.

Impressed by the device’s effectiveness, Bala Bhai enthusiastically disseminated knowledge about the Moisture meter to his fellow agrarian, who in turn embraced this technology and reaped the rewards it had to offer