Small Scale Implementation of Smart Farming using Internet of Things

Abstract

Smart farming means managing the farms using state-of-the-art information and communication technologies (ICTs) to increase the quantity as well as the quality of crops. Reduction in the input resources and better productivity will make farming more profitable and less labor-intensive for farmers. Smart farming is essential in recent times as there is a shortage of workforce in farms. In the work presented in this paper, a small attempt is made to use the Internet of Things (IoT) in farming, which has the potential to replace the old methods. Existing methods of crop monitoring using data analytics, sensors, drones, robots, and satellites and their merits and demerits are discussed in the paper. A small-scale IoT-based system for smart farming is implemented, tested and results are presented. Various sensors are needed for the implementation of such a system and costs incurred are described in detail.