Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge | Accurate Rain Data

Is it raining in my field now?

Knowing if it is raining on the field in real time allows farmers to adjust ongoing activities. If it starts raining, farmers can halt fertilizer or pesticide applications to avoid product wash-off and inefficiency.

During harvest, rain can damage crops or lead to expensive drying costs. Having this real-time information helps avoid potential crop or equipment issues.

Immediate knowledge of rainfall allows farmers to react quickly, moving equipment, adjusting schedules, or even activating irrigation systems in nearby fields that may not be receiving rain. Quick action can prevent losses and reduce downtime in operations.

How hard is it raining?

The intensity of rain—whether it’s light, moderate, or heavy—has a direct effect on crops and soil.

Heavy rainfall can lead to soil erosion, nutrient runoff, and potential crop damage. Light rain may not penetrate deeply enough to reach plant roots, which means irrigation might still be necessary.

Farmers can adjust their field operations according to the rain’s intensity. For instance, heavy rain might force farmers to postpone planting or harvesting, while light rain might provide just the right moisture for planting or field preparation.

How much rain has fallen?

Knowing the exact amount of rain is essential for managing irrigation, helping farmers decide whether additional irrigation is needed. This leads to more efficient water use, reducing both costs and the risk of overwatering, which can cause root diseases or leaching of nutrients.

Excessive rain can make fields too muddy for machinery, while too little rain may leave the soil too dry for optimal planting or cultivation.

By knowing how much rain has fallen, farmers can determine when it’s safe to enter the field without causing damage to the soil structure or crop.

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A rain gauge you can trust

The Cordulus weather station uses a high-quality tipping bucket rain gauge. It is ideal for farmers who need a reliable, automated solution to monitor rain without constant maintenance or manual data collection.

As modern farms grow larger and the demand for increased efficiency rises, Cordulus offers an affordable solution that doesn’t compromise on accuracy. Our rain gauge enables farmers to easily scale their operations and helps ensure better decision-making and minimises guesswork.

Cordulus provides the precision and ease of use needed for modern farming. With us, farmers can easily create their own weather networks and rely on high-quality data, making it an essential tool for your farm.

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Is it raining in my field now?

How hard is it raining?

How much rain has fallen?

Analogue rain gauges

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Tipping bucket rain gauges

A rain gauge you can trust