Iot-Based Smart Irrigation Management System: Design and Implementation for Efficient Water Use in Agriculture

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming agriculture by enabling farmers to address challenges related to livestock monitoring, conservation, and plant and soil management. With IoT-enabled devices and sensors, farmers can track crop growth, detect pests, and regulate smart irrigation and harvesters, leading to improvements in production quality, quantity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness for both large and small farms. These sensors can detect soil and crop moisture levels, as well as pests, while a microcontroller makes decisions regarding automated irrigation based on data collected on soil electrical conductivity, temperature, and water content. In case of deviations from the field, the user is notified. Overall, the use of IoT technology in agriculture has significant potential to improve farming practices and meet the demand for food production in a changing world.