Farming · Zambia
Smart agriculture: greenhouse monitoring
Sensors across the greenhouse report growing conditions to one dashboard, and fans, irrigation and lighting can be controlled remotely.
Greenhouse conditions
Air. Growing medium. Nutrient solution.
Different measurements describe different parts of the growing environment. Start with the crop, the production method and the decisions your team needs to make.
A reading belongs to its measurement point. Placement, calibration and the medium being measured all influence how you read it, so we select sensors and positions for your greenhouse rather than applying one arrangement everywhere.
Drawn illustration
The drawing scrolls sideways. Everything in it is written out below.
The greenhouse air
Temperature, humidity and selected CO₂ readings describe the climate around the crop. Air readings change quickly, so placement away from doors, vents and direct sun matters.
- Air temperature
- 27.4 °C (example)
- Relative humidity
- 63 %
- CO₂
- Selected sites only
Text version of this diagram
A greenhouse drawn in section with three labelled measurement points: the air above the crop, the growing medium at root level and the nutrient solution tank.
- The greenhouse air. Temperature, humidity and selected CO₂ readings describe the climate around the crop. Air readings change quickly, so placement away from doors, vents and direct sun matters. Written example: Air temperature — 27.4 °C (example); Relative humidity — 63 %; CO₂ — Selected sites only.
- The growing medium. Soil moisture is reported at the fitted probes. A probe describes its own position, so the number and placement of probes decide how much of the bed you can actually see. Written example: Soil moisture — 32 % at probe A (example); Probe depth — 20 cm; Zone — Bed 2 of 4. Compare zones before changing a setting, and read them alongside crop observation.
- The nutrient solution. pH and electrical conductivity, or EC, where those measurements are relevant to the system. Both depend on sensor condition, so cleaning and calibration are part of the operating routine. Written example: pH — 6.1 (example); EC — 1.8 mS/cm; Last calibration — Recorded by the site team.
Look across the zones before changing a setting
A dashboard helps you compare monitored areas and investigate an unexpected condition while the team is working elsewhere. Use the record alongside crop observation and the growing knowledge already on site.
Target ranges depend on the crop, the growth stage and the production method. Your responsible team establishes those requirements; we configure the agreed thresholds and the information needed to follow them.
Visibility first. Control where it belongs.
- 01
Monitor
Collect the selected readings and give growers a clearer view of conditions.
- 02
Switch compatible equipment
Include remote operation of fans, irrigation or lighting where interfaces, permissions and operating rules allow it.
- 03
Define further automation separately
Agree the rules, the testing and the response arrangements before introducing a system that acts on measurements by itself.
Local safety arrangements and existing growing procedures remain part of the control design.
Build the scope around a real greenhouse
Share the dimensions and layout, the crop, the irrigation method and the existing equipment. We assess measurement positions, power, connectivity and any requested control connections.
A representative deployment lets the team check that readings reach the platform correctly and that any included remote controls behave as agreed. Handover covers access, missing updates, sensor checking and ownership of the operating response.
This range is designed for greenhouse operations. For an open-field requirement, describe the site so we can assess suitable equipment and the differences in scope.
Show us where you grow
A layout sketch tells us more than a specification list.
- Greenhouse dimensions, layout and number of zones
- Crop and production method
- Irrigation method and existing equipment
- Power and connectivity at the site
What it monitors
What you can see and control
Air temperature and humidity
The climate your crop is growing in.
Soil moisture
Water only where and when it is needed.
CO2
Carbon dioxide levels inside the greenhouse.
pH and EC
Nutrient solution acidity and strength.
Remote control
Switch fans, irrigation and lighting from the app.
Why it matters
What it changes day to day
- Catch heat, drought or nutrient problems before they show on the crop.
- Cut wasted water and fertiliser.
- Manage the greenhouse without being on site all day.
Who it is for
Typical users
- Commercial greenhouse growers
- Horticulture and export produce
- Agricultural projects and cooperatives
How it works
From installation to alerts
- 01
Survey and install
We confirm what you need to monitor, fit the devices and check each one reports correctly before handover.
- 02
Connect
Devices send data to the cloud platform. You get user accounts, alert rules and the thresholds that matter to you.
- 03
Monitor and act
Watch live status on the web or mobile app, get alerts when something moves out of range, and review history when you need it.
Questions
Answered directly
Can we control equipment, or only monitor?
Both. Alongside monitoring, fans, irrigation and lighting can be switched remotely.
Does it work for open fields as well as greenhouses?
The range is set up for greenhouses. Ask us about open-field sites and we will tell you what applies.
Talk to the Lusaka office
Get a quote in Zambia
Send the number of vehicles, sites or units and what you want to control. We reply with the right set-up and a quote.
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Responsible company in Zambia
HAPIS Tech Solutions Limited
- 9B Corner of Kiola and Ngwezi Road, Roma, Lusaka, Zambia
- +260 977 727 568(phone and WhatsApp)
- paul@hapis.tech