Canadian precision irrigation company providing real-time soil tension monitoring via sensors and a mobile app to optimize irrigation and improve crop yield.
Hortau, founded in 2002 in Québec, Canada, provides a precision irrigation management platform for professional growers across North America and internationally. The company's patented system uses in-field sensors to measure soil tension in real time, enabling growers to detect plant water stress before it occurs and automate irrigation decisions accordingly. The cloud-connected platform integrates soil tension data, NDVI satellite imagery, and remote irrigation control, supported by agronomic advisors who deliver weekly irrigation schedules.
Hortau has received $6.8 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and serves growers in the USA, Canada, Turkey, Morocco, Peru, and Egypt.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Sensor-based precision irrigation platform providing real-time soil tension monitoring, remote irrigation control, NDVI satellite imagery, and agronomist advisory services for professional growers.
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WEBSITE
https://hortau.comHEADQUARTERS
Canada
Company Facts
Founded
2002
Primary Role
Software/Algorithm
Company Size
employees 100-500
Primary Region
North America
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Funding Stage
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