R&I PROJECT
Soil Vision: Soil Moisture Data at a European Scale
Water availability in soils is a major challenge for agriculture and the management of natural resources.
Soil Vision, available in early 2026, is a technology based on artificial intelligence and a combination of models that allows tracking and forecasting soil moisture evolution at large scale—without the need for physical sensors.
A first worldwide!
Its primary goal is clear: to turn on‑the‑ground knowledge and soil‑moisture data into concrete tools so that players in the agricultural world can meet the challenges of water management at the continental level.
Collaborative R&I: the Driving Force of Soil Vision
Development of Soil Vision relies on close collaboration between data scientists, agronomists and meteorologists.
These experts work together to build robust predictive models capable of adapting to the diversity of European agricultural contexts.
By combining thousands of historical and real‑time datasets from field observations, satellite imagery and data from Météo Vision, our AI algorithms estimate the soil’s water status.
At the same time, Weenat invests in data‑collection and analysis infrastructures, ensuring broad coverage and continuously updated information for professionals.
« Our research team is enthusiastic because everyone understands the water‑management stakes. Moreover, the first tests of our AI model have enabled irrigators to reduce their water consumption by an average of 20%. Imagine what that could represent at the European level. »
Emmanuel Buisson
Product and Innovation Director at Weenat
Soil Vision: the Perfect Blend of Sensors, Expertise and AI for High‑Quality Soil‑Water Data
Soil Vision relies on three complementary pillars: measurement, agronomy and artificial‑intelligence models.
💧Extensive and Diverse Field measurements
Over 20,000 sensors deployed across Europe collect continuous, precise soil‑moisture data.
This extensive network measures water content down to 60 cm depth, capturing hydric dynamics throughout the root zone.
🌾 A Solid Agronomic Reference
Thousands of soil samples analyzed in multiple European countries provide valuable insights into soil texture and water‑retention capacity, refining our understanding of moisture dynamics according to soil type and farming practices.
📈 A Learning AI
Our AI models leverage these massive datasets to extrapolate soil‑water content over vast territories, even in the absence of physical sensors. By combining historical and real‑time data from field observations, satellite imagery and weather forecasts, the AI delivers reliable projections that adapt to climate variations.
Outcome: Homogeneous, Precise, Real‑Time Data
Thanks to this innovative approach, Soil Vision delivers homogeneous, precise, continuously updated data covering nearly the entire European territory (from Portugal to Poland) down to the field‑level scale.
This uniformity is essential for fast, informed decision‑making in a constantly evolving climate context.
A Large‑Scale Project to Turn Data into Action
Soil Vision offers strategic, uniform data updated in real time, enabling visualization of soil‑water status at scales from individual fields to the entire European continent—without needing physical sensors.
A solution available in early 2026, designed to meet the concrete needs of various agricultural and environmental stakeholders.
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For Farmers: Precise Irrigation Control… and More!
Soil Vision lets farmers monitor moisture in real time—without sensors—across all their fields. With clear indicators and detailed visualizations, they can adjust farming practices, optimize irrigation and anticipate water‑stress periods easily.
Continuous knowledge of soil‑water status enables better decisions on tillage, sowing and nitrogen fertilization.
➡️ Result: Finer water management, secured yields and improved resilience to weather extremes (e.g., drought).
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For Cooperatives: Support Members at a Collective Level
Agricultural cooperatives can leverage Soil Vision data to offer shared agro‑environmental advice across their territory. They can identify risk zones, prioritize irrigation needs and tailor technical recommendations to local moisture conditions. Monitoring a whole region helps anticipate crop failures, optimizing yields and revenues.
➡️ A powerful lever for enhanced technical support.
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For Agro‑Industry Players: Secure Supply Chains and Optimize Value Chains
Food‑industry companies can use Soil Vision data to anticipate water‑availability risks in production areas. By tracking large‑scale moisture trends, they improve upstream planning, secure contracted volumes and reduce uncertainties about crop quality.
➡️ Valuable data for steering sustainable, climate‑resilient supply chains.
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For Agricultural Value Chains: Validate and Showcase Sustainable Practices
Inter‑professional bodies and sector organizations can integrate Soil Vision data into traceability and analysis tools. This allows them to document climate impacts on farming practices, highlight producers’ adaptation efforts and build shared reference frameworks.
➡️ A solid basis for anticipating regulatory requests (e.g., irrigation exemptions) and communicating transparently on water issues.
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For Research Institutes and Consulting Firms: Model Impacts and Refine Forecasts
Research organizations, engineering consultancies and agritech start‑ups can access Soil Vision data for in‑depth studies on soil‑moisture dynamics. They can cross‑analyze these data with other agro‑climatic parameters to improve their models and better understand climate‑change impacts.
➡️ A unique resource for accelerating scientific and environmental innovation.
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For Public Authorities and Water Managers: Anticipate Crises and Adapt Policies
Local authorities, water agencies and government services can use Soil Vision to monitor moisture conditions in their territories, detect water deficits and anticipate drought risks.
➡️ A valuable management tool for implementing sustainable policies and preventing usage conflicts.
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Soil Vision: Winner of the i‑Nov Competition
The Soil Vision project is part of an ambitious innovation drive. It is a laureate of the 10th edition of the i‑Nov competition, organized by Bpifrance and ADEME, and made possible thanks to support from the European Space Agency (ESA). This institutional backing strengthens Weenat’s vision: to provide the agricultural sector with the key data to anticipate climate disruptions and optimize water management.
Through this project, Weenat is investing over €2.5 million to make Soil Vision a cornerstone tool of agro‑ecological transition, with the ambition to cover Europe and support one million irrigators by 2030.
« Weenat’s teams are proud to have obtained recognition and support from French and European institutions for this innovation project, which embodies our mission: to help all agricultural professionals optimize their water resources. ».
Jérôme Le Roy
Founder of Weenat