From the soil to your screen.
An integrated network of soil moisture probes and weather stations, with canopy and sap flow sensors available on request, measures the conditions that drive vine health, fruit quality and disease risk.
Every reading goes to the Aura AI platform, where the data becomes block-level alerts, soil intelligence and seasonal context tuned to your terroir.
How the sensor network works
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Strategic placement.
Sensors are positioned across your vineyard (and, where useful, across neighbouring partner vineyards) to send their readings to the Aura AI platform. Our team can install them for you, with careful attention to your terrain, or you can install them yourself by following our instructions.
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Built for the vineyard.
Solar-powered with battery backup, our sensors run continuously with virtually no maintenance, and are built for the toughest outdoor conditions.
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Always connected.
The mobile network carries every reading to Aura, delivering reliable insight even from the most remote corners of your estate.
Sensors
The measured data beneath every Aurelia recommendation.
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Soil moisture probes
Each 120 cm probe measures soil moisture at several depths down to 120 cm and soil temperature along its length. Current water availability, drainage issue identification and historical moisture patterns, plus irrigation guidance for farms with an automated irrigation system.
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Weather stations
Hyperlocal temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, rainfall measurement, frost risk prediction with automated alerts, and growing degree day calculations.
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Canopy microclimate sensors
Available on request: we can add canopy sensors to your installation. In-canopy temperature, humidity within the vine canopy and leaf wetness duration, for disease risk and spray timing. Their use in Aura is in development.
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Sap flow sensors
Available on request: we can add sap flow sensors to your installation. Direct plant water stress monitoring, transpiration rate tracking and early detection of vine stress. Their use in Aura is in development.
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Solar radiation sensors
Fitted on our weather stations. Light interception measurement, ripening forecasts, canopy management guidance, sunburn risk assessment, and site-specific vineyard planning insights.
Benefits
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Data-driven decisions
Replace guesswork with precise measurements to time spraying and harvest, and irrigation if you have an automated irrigation system.
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Early warning
Receive alerts about potential issues before they become visible problems.
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Resource optimisation
Minimise chemical applications and lower labour costs through targeted interventions, and reduce water use if you have an automated irrigation system.
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Regional intelligence
Benefit from anonymised data across neighbouring partner vineyards, when each contributes.
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Historical analysis
Build a comprehensive dataset over time to identify patterns and optimise long-term vineyard management.
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Climate adaptation
Adjust practices based on measured climate signals to maintain quality and yield as conditions shift.
Frequently asked questions
How many sensors will my vineyard need?
It depends on size, varietal mix, terrain variability and your priorities. As a guide, a 30 to 50 hectare estate typically starts with 8 to 15 sensor stations, scaling from there.
Who installs and maintains the sensors?
Our team can install the sensors for you, or you can install them yourself by following our instructions. We also handle ongoing maintenance. The network is solar-powered with battery backup; in normal operation, you will not need to do anything.
What happens to my vineyard data?
Your raw data is yours. Aggregated, anonymised data may be used to improve the Aura AI models that benefit every partner. We never share identifiable vineyard data without your explicit permission. Full detail is in our data policy.
Questions about your vineyard?
Tell us about your vineyard and the decisions you make each season. We will explain what Aura can do for you and answer your questions.
Talk to us