Lumo, an Agtech company focused on water sustainability through the development of smart valve and irrigation technology, will be previewing its revolutionary new product – the first smart irrigation valve for growers at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As water levels reach historic lows and the United Nations predicts a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources by 2030, tools to improve irrigation efficiency are urgently needed. Agricultural irrigation alone uses 70% of the world’s freshwater, making it crucial for growers to have access to advanced technology that can help them save water, reduce costs, and improve crop quality.
The Lumo valve checks all the boxes for firsts in the industry. It is the first valve to have a built-in controller, the first to have built-in flow and pressure sensors, and the first valve that is completely wireless and internet connected. This gives growers unprecedented control and visibility into the health of their irrigation system, enabling them to reliably automate and redeploy precious labour resources.
In addition, Lumo allows growers to accurately track their water consumption, giving them the ability to manage what they can measure. With an initial interest in the product from notable wine producers such as Clos du Val, Pine Ridge Vineyards (a Crimson Group brand), Bohème, and Price Family, Lumo has already committed more than half of its 2023 inventory to early access customers.
The Lumo valve was developed by Henry Halimi, a prolific water technology inventor with over 20 water patents to his name. Halimi is the mastermind behind Flo, the successful residential smart water monitor that was purchased by Moen.
