Studies on Smart Irrigation System Using IoT Approaches

Abstract

Drip irrigation is widely acknowledged for its cost-effectiveness and efficiency in contrast to traditional methods that rely heavily on human oversight. This research paper underscores the potential to enhance water utilization efficiency while maintaining optimal yields through the implementation of sound water management strategies and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. The study introduces an automated irrigation control system designed to autonomously supply adequate water to crops across all agricultural seasons. This system is intended to create an automated irrigation mechanism which turns the pumping motor ON and OFF on detecting the moisture content of the earth. Utilizing inexpensive sensors and straightforward circuitry renders this project a cost-effective solution, making it accessible even to economically disadvantaged farmers. The designed system was tested on tomato crop. Plant height of tomato crop controlled by an automatic drip irrigation circuit for automatic watering was slightly higher than those manually irrigated. The use of automatic irrigation technology improved crop yields and quality in tomato crop due to timely supply of water. Tailored for regions facing water scarcity and necessitating judicious water use, this research offers significant advantages.