Is SoilSense an eligible item in the call?

Yes. SoilSense falls under eligible category A.5 "measurement, control, remote-control and automation systems" (plus management software), and it contributes to the selection score as "technical and management innovation through digital technology."

Does the call require installing sensors?

No. Measurement & control systems (A.5) are eligible and score points, but are not a standalone obligation. The required potential water saving (>10%) is calculated on the irrigation system; SoilSense's measurement helps demonstrate ex-ante consumption.

What's the rate and when does the next call open?

65% base, 80% for young farmers, 85% for small farms on reservoirs/tanks. Grant from €15,000 to €350,000 per application. The next annuality is expected in the second half of 2026 — watch for the decree on Tuscany Region / ARTEA.

SRD01 irrigation grant · Tuscany Region

Tuscany funds up to 85% of your irrigation investment.

Tuscany's SRD01 irrigation call funds water measurement, control and remote-control systems (category A.5). SoilSense is an eligible item — and it scores in the selection criteria as technical innovation through digital technology.

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How the eligible investment fits together

1 · Irrigation system — your part

Irrigation system & storage

Conveyance/distribution networks, irrigation systems, reservoirs and storage tanks. Upgrades must guarantee a potential water saving above 10%, with ex-ante consumption measurement.

Available today

In developmentA SoilSense piloting module (solenoid valve) could later strengthen automation — not yet available.

2 · Measurement & control systems (A.5) — SoilSense

Soil probe + remote-control & alerts

SoilSense falls under eligible category A.5 "measurement, control, remote-control and automation systems" (plus management software): the soil probe and alerts measure and control soil water and score as technical & management innovation through digital technology.

Available today

In developmentFAO-56 irrigation dose ("X mm/day") will strengthen the tool — coming soon.

SoilSense is an eligible item in its own right (category A.5) and contributes to the selection score (the "innovation through digital technology" criterion; minimum 8 of 45 points). Pair it with the irrigation system, which must demonstrate the required water saving.

Are you eligible?

Who is applying?

Region

Young farmer (higher rate)

How much do you get?

Investment amount (€)

Eligible spend

€0

Estimated grant

€0

Net cost

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Rate 65% (80% young farmers; 85% small farms on reservoirs/tanks). Grant from €15,000 to €350,000 per application (max €1,000,000 per beneficiary). Confirm against the next annual call.

The technical annex, ready

We hand the technician drafting the business plan a "measurement & control systems (A.5)" annex, ready to drop in:

Component	Eligible item (Tuscany SRD01 irrigation)	Availability
SoilSense soil probe (volumetric + EC)	A.5 — measurement, control, remote-control systems	Available today
SoilSense app & software — measurement, alerts, remote-control	A.5 management software · digital innovation (scoring criterion)	Available today
Applicant's irrigation system / reservoir	Irrigation system · ≥10% water saving	Supplied by the applicant

The applicant submits the business plan and application on ARTEA; we supply the measurement & control systems annex. We never submit on your behalf.

Generate your technical annex

Business / company name

VAT / CUAA

Municipality / province

Irrigated area (ha)

Main crop

Also uses the applicant profile and amount entered above.

First enter the applicant profile and the investment amount in the steps above.

Talk to your technician / CAA

Your technician or CAA drafts the business plan and submits the application on ARTEA. We supply the measurement & control systems annex.

Frequently asked questions

Indicative information; not legal or financial advice. Rates, ceilings and requirements follow Tuscany's SRD01 irrigation call and must be confirmed with the Region / ARTEA before applying.

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