--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20241219-lumo-and-avidwater-team-up-to-advance-automated-irrigation-in-california/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Lumo and AvidWater team up to advance automated irrigation in California Publication Date: 2024-12-19T17:00:49-05:00 Last Updated: 2024-12-19T05:51:34-05:00 Author: Elena Shalashnik (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/shea2707/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/) ![Lumo and AvidWater team up to advance automated irrigation in California](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lumo-avidwater.jpeg) Collaboration seeks to enhance water efficiency and crop outcomes across the state. Lumo, a pioneer in precision irrigation, has joined forces with AvidWater, a statewide leader in irrigation solutions, to expand its smart irrigation technology to more California growers. This collaboration will provide access to Lumo’s smart valves, offering automated control, real-time flow monitoring, and enhanced water management capabilities, supported by AvidWater’s established expertise in system installation and grower support. ## A seamless blend of innovation and expertise Lumo’s smart irrigation valves, available in 2-inch and 4-inch models, are equipped with advanced features like automatic and manual valve control, real-time flow rate monitoring, peer-to-peer mesh networking, and 24/7 remote operational capabilities. These features allow growers to ensure crops receive precise amounts of water at optimal times, boosting both efficiency and crop yields. Already deployed across over 70 vineyards in Napa and Sonoma—including those of five of the ten largest winegrape growers in the U.S.—the technology has demonstrated substantial benefits. Devon Wright, CEO of Lumo, emphasized the importance of localized expertise for this expansion, noting that AvidWater’s stellar reputation provides the confidence needed to extend operations to regions like California’s Central Coast. ## Addressing grower challenges AvidWater, with its history of helping growers adopt cutting-edge irrigation technologies, will oversee the sale, installation, and maintenance of Lumo’s system. The collaboration aims to address pressing issues faced by growers, such as labor shortages, regulatory demands, and climate challenges across agricultural blocks of 5 to 20 acres, further demonstrating its commitment to innovation. The company also secured $7 million in funding earlier this year to enhance its product development and expand market reach. Tags: [AvidWater](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/avidwater/), [California](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/california/), [collaboration](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/collaboration/), [irrigation](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/irrigation/), [Lumo](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/lumo/), [Napa Valley](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/napa-valley/), [real-time monitoring](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/real-time-monitoring/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.