Smart Monitoring and Irrigation Regulation via IoT and Cloud
Konatham Sumalatha, Kumar Harshdeep · 2024
The increasing demand for agricultural produce and the strain on global water resources highlight the need for innovative solutions to improve water efficiency in farming. This work introduces an IoT-powered Smart Irrigation System designed to optimize water usage, ensuring sustainable crop cultivation. Traditional irrigation methods often lead to inefficiencies, wasting water and increasing costs, as they fail to consider varying soil moisture and environmental conditions across fields. This can result in suboptimal crop growth and resource depletion. To overcome these challenges, the proposed system integrates IoT technology with smart irrigation practices. Sensors deployed in the field collect real-time data on soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and light intensity, which a central controller then processes. Using cloud-based analytics, the controller adjusts irrigation schedules and water distribution to match current conditions precisely. The system's primary goal is to create an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution that reduces water waste, lowers operational costs, and minimizes environmental impact. Scalable and adaptable to various crops and environments, this smart irrigation system promises to improve crop yields, promote sustainable agriculture, and address water scarcity challenges globally.