Smart Water Conservancy

High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System Solution

The High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System monitors channel water level, flow, rainfall, soil moisture, and meteorological data, while enabling remote control of pump stations and gates, and video surveillance of key areas. It integrates data acquisition, statistics, analysis, and control functions to achieve water-saving irrigation and scientific, efficient management of irrigation districts, playing a vital role in ensuring project safety, optimizing water resource allocation, improving water use efficiency, and supporting high-standard farmland construction.

Overview

Summary

Key Advantages

Comprehensive Sensing and Precise Metering Capability

Intelligent Irrigation Scheduling and Automated Control Capability

Visualized Monitoring and "One-Map" Management Capability

Water-Saving, Energy Reduction, and Benefit Accounting Capability

Multi-Level Collaboration and Permission Management Capability

High Reliability and Low-Cost Operation & Maintenance Capability

Challenges

Adaptation Challenges in Complex Field Environments
Complexity of Multi-Technology Integration and Data Governance
Barriers in Multi-Level Management Coordination and Farmer Acceptance
Pressure from Construction and Operational Costs

Results

Zhejiang Province Irrigation Experiment Station Construction - Ningbo Jiangbei Irrigation District Site Project
Linping District "Thousand-Mu Plot" Permanent Basic Farmland Consolidation and Contiguous Improvement Project
Pinghu City High-Standard Farmland Construction Project
Qiantang District Agricultural Irrigation Water Metering System Construction

Solution Details

High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System Solution

The High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System is a comprehensive solution designed to achieve water-saving irrigation and scientific management. It integrates real-time monitoring of water level, flow, soil moisture, and meteorological data with remote control of pump stations and gates, playing a vital role in optimizing water resource allocation and supporting national high-standard farmland construction goals.

High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System Overview

Policy Background and System Objectives

In September 2021, the State Council issued the "National High-Standard Farmland Construction Plan (2021-2030)", defining key national targets. By 2030, the cumulative area of high-standard farmland is targeted to reach 1.2 billion mu, with 280 million mu upgraded.

Newly constructed high-standard farmland is expected to achieve a water-saving rate of over 10% per mu, a goal this irrigation management system directly supports through intelligent monitoring and control.

Core System Functions for Smart Irrigation Management

Intelligent Pump Station Monitoring and Control

This function enables unmanned operation through remote or automatic pump start/stop control based on preset conditions. It continuously monitors critical pump operating parameters including current, voltage, and power consumption.

The system is also extensible for monitoring source water level, flow, and pressure, ensuring reliable and efficient pump station operation for the irrigation district.

Integrated Valve Monitoring and Control

Achieve optimal water allocation with remote or local control of valve opening and closing. The system provides precise oversight of water distribution across the irrigation network.

It monitors water level and flow both upstream and downstream of the valve, along with the valve's operational status, ensuring accurate and responsive water management.

Real-Time Channel Flow Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of canal water level and flow provides essential data support for smart management and timely water dispatch. This capability is fundamental for supporting agricultural water pricing reform.

By tracking instantaneous and cumulative channel flow, the system establishes a reliable basis for metered charging. Simultaneous water level monitoring ensures normal and safe irrigation water delivery.

Soil Moisture & Meteorological Monitoring

Enable rational irrigation and smart water saving by monitoring soil water content, temperature, and humidity. This data informs precise irrigation scheduling to avoid over or under-watering.

The system also monitors key weather elements like air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall. High-precision field water level monitoring provides accurate evaporation data for comprehensive water balance analysis.

Video Surveillance for Visualized Operation

The system incorporates video surveillance to provide visual oversight of key irrigation district areas. Managers can visually inspect the operation of gate and pump stations, personnel entry, and channel water conditions in real-time.

This visualized monitoring capability enables managers to understand field conditions at any time, enhancing operational safety, security, and management efficiency.

Key Features of the Irrigation Management System

Comprehensive Sensing: Precise metering capability for water, soil, and weather data.

Intelligent Scheduling: Automated control capability for pump stations and valves.

Visualized Monitoring: "One-Map" management capability for holistic oversight.

Water & Energy Saving: Benefit accounting capability to quantify efficiency gains.

Multi-Level Collaboration: Flexible permission management capability for different user roles.

High Reliability: Low-cost operation & maintenance capability for sustainable management.

System Impact and Benefits

This High-Standard Farmland Irrigation District Information Management System integrates data acquisition, statistics, analysis, and control into a unified platform. It is engineered to achieve scientific and efficient management of irrigation districts, which is critical for modern agriculture.

The solution plays a vital role in ensuring project safety, optimizing water resource allocation, and improving water use efficiency. By providing the tools for precise, data-driven management, it directly contributes to the successful construction and long-term sustainability of high-standard farmland.

Approach

How we implement intelligence into your infrastructure step by step.

Preliminary Planning

Conduct on-site survey of irrigation district layout, working conditions, and facilities. Engage with multi-level stakeholders to clarify functional and compliance requirements.

Solution Design

Create equipment deployment diagrams, specify installation methods and parameters. Establish a four-layer architecture of "Perception - Transmission - Platform - Application". Finalize selection of equipment, communication, and functional modules.

Hardware Deployment

Complete foundation work (bases, poles, etc.) during non-irrigation seasons. Install protective and reinforcement devices for equipment. Install sensors, actuators, and other devices. Conduct single-device accuracy and action tests. Deploy gateways and communication modules to form the IoT network. Test data transmission stability.

System Development

Set up servers and databases. Configure basic system functions. Develop customized modules such as intelligent irrigation. Complete interface development with upper-level supervision platforms to enable automatic data reporting.

Commissioning and Acceptance

Conduct a trial run for 1-2 crop growth cycles. Collect issues and perform optimizations. Test system indicators item by item according to requirements. Hand over technical documentation.