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Transforming Agriculture through IoT Precision Farming Revolution: Exploring Smart Soil Management Systems
Nansi Jain1 Harshit Gupta2 Ayush Jain3 Darpan Jain4
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data-Science), Inderprastha Engineering College, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
nansi.jain@ipec.org.in1 gupta.harshit9900@gmail.com2 ayushjain7477@gmail.com3 darpanjain2501@gmail.com4
Abstract- Agriculture stands as the cornerstone of the Indian economy, with over 60% of the population reliant on agricultural practices, and a significant portion of the nation's income generated from these activities. Given its pivotal role in the country's development, addressing the various challenges plaguing farming becomes imperative. Embracing modernized agriculture, characterized by contemporary trends and technologies, presents a promising solution to these issues. By leveraging modern technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), agriculture can be transformed into a smart and efficient endeavor.
Smart agriculture, enabled by IoT and other innovative technologies, holds the potential to revolutionize traditional farming practices. One of the key advantages of smart agriculture is its ability to enhance crop yield while simultaneously reducing water wastage and optimizing the use of fertilizers. This transformative approach to farming involves the integration of sensors and devices that monitor various agricultural parameters critical to crop health and productivity. Additionally, incorporating a GPS module enables precise location tracking, facilitating better farm management. The standout feature of this project lies in its comprehensive approach to data collection and analysis. By measuring diverse agricultural parameters, including soil moisture, temperature, and light intensity, the system provides farmers with valuable insights into their crops' health and growth conditions. Furthermore, the integration of cloud technology enables the seamless transmission of this data to a centralized platform for further analysis and decision-making.
Moreover, this project offers a user-friendly Android mobile application, granting farmers convenient access to real-time information and insights about their crops. Through the mobile app, farmers can monitor their fields remotely, receive alerts about any anomalies or potential issues, and make informed decisions regarding crop management practices. Furthermore, the project includes a smart irrigation system designed to optimize water usage. By analyzing real-time data collected from sensors, the irrigation system can adjust water delivery based on factors such as soil moisture levels, thereby ensuring efficient water utilization and promoting sustainable farming practices.
In summary, the adoption of smart agriculture practices empowered by IoT and other cutting-edge technologies holds immense promise for the Indian farming community. By embracing modernization and innovation, farmers can overcome traditional challenges, increase productivity, and contribute significantly to the nation's agricultural growth and development.
