ECOIRRIGATE: AI-Driven Smart Irrigation System for Sustainable Vertical Farming

The research presents ECOIRRIGATE, which functions as an artificial intelligence smart irrigation system that improves water management for vertical farming operations. The system achieves water conservation through its three components which include soil moisture prediction and rainfall forecasting and intelligent irrigation scheduling to provide optimal growing conditions. The simulation-based implementation demonstrates that advanced irrigation systems can be developed without relying on expensive hardware components, making the solution cost-effective and scalable. The proposed system contributes to sustainable agriculture and demonstrates how artificial intelligence serves as a critical tool for precision farming and resource optimization efforts.

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