The object of the present invention is a remote control irrigation system which comprises a centralized radio control programmer (P) adapted to generate radiofrequency programming controls and a plurality of programmable units (RF VPR) provided with a radiofrequency control module (MC) adapted to receive and execute said programming commands and to communicate its status to said centralized programmer (P). The system is further provided with at least one radiofrequency rain sensor (SP) associated with said programmable units (RF VPR) in a dedicated or universal manner.
