The agricultural sector faces growing challenges in resource management and environmental monitoring, especially with the increasing need for sustainable and efficient farming practices. Traditional irrigation methods are often labor-intensive and prone to inefficiencies, leading to water wastage and reduced crop yields. Recent advancements in IoT have opened new possibilities for automating these processes, enabling precise control over environmental variables. Prior studies have explored various IoT applications in agriculture, such as automated irrigation systems and real-time environmental monitoring, underscoring the potential of these technologies to enhance productivity and sustainability. Building on this foundation, this investigation introduces an IoT-based elegant system for plant care designed to optimize irrigation and monitor environmental threats. The system employs the ESP32 microcontroller with sensors for moisture, ultrasonic, flame, and flow detection, automating critical agricultural tasks. Through integration with the Blynk app, the system provides real-time data to farmers, allowing remote monitoring and control. The outcomes of the system reveal significant improvements in water conservation and efficiency in crop management. Precision irrigation, guided by soil moisture readings, minimizes water wastage, while the flow sensor ensures optimal usage. Hazard detection features, including animal intrusion and fire alerts, provide timely interventions, reducing potential crop damage. Field tests show a marked reduction in manual labor and an increase in crop yield, demonstrating the system’s potential to transform small to medium-sized farms. This research not only offers a scalable, cost-effective solution but also contributes to the growing body of literature on the application of IoT in sustainable agriculture.

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Automated Irrigation and Hazard Detection Using IoT for Sustainable Farming

  • Vanshika Nigam,
  • Tanisha Sharma,
  • Satyajit Pangaonkar,
  • Rushikesh Pawar,
  • Surendra Rahamatkar

摘要

The agricultural sector faces growing challenges in resource management and environmental monitoring, especially with the increasing need for sustainable and efficient farming practices. Traditional irrigation methods are often labor-intensive and prone to inefficiencies, leading to water wastage and reduced crop yields. Recent advancements in IoT have opened new possibilities for automating these processes, enabling precise control over environmental variables. Prior studies have explored various IoT applications in agriculture, such as automated irrigation systems and real-time environmental monitoring, underscoring the potential of these technologies to enhance productivity and sustainability. Building on this foundation, this investigation introduces an IoT-based elegant system for plant care designed to optimize irrigation and monitor environmental threats. The system employs the ESP32 microcontroller with sensors for moisture, ultrasonic, flame, and flow detection, automating critical agricultural tasks. Through integration with the Blynk app, the system provides real-time data to farmers, allowing remote monitoring and control. The outcomes of the system reveal significant improvements in water conservation and efficiency in crop management. Precision irrigation, guided by soil moisture readings, minimizes water wastage, while the flow sensor ensures optimal usage. Hazard detection features, including animal intrusion and fire alerts, provide timely interventions, reducing potential crop damage. Field tests show a marked reduction in manual labor and an increase in crop yield, demonstrating the system’s potential to transform small to medium-sized farms. This research not only offers a scalable, cost-effective solution but also contributes to the growing body of literature on the application of IoT in sustainable agriculture.