Enhancing Water Efficiency and Crop Yield in Agriculture Sector using IoT
Parveen Badoni, Simran Kaur, Babita Sharma, Ranjan Walia
Abstract
IoT based smart irrigation system highlights the fundamental concept and benefits of employing IoT technology in irrigation practices. The integration of IoT with irrigation systems enables efficient water management and improves crop productivity while conserving water resources. The abstract outlines a smart irrigation system's key components and functionalities, emphasizing the use of sensors, connectivity, data analytic, and automated decision-making algorithms. The smart irrigation system provides several benefits, including water conservation, reduced labor efforts, and improved crop yield. Irrigation water use can be efficiently monitored and managed, resulting in significant water savings. The system's automation also eliminates the need for manual intervention, lowering labour costs and improving operational effectiveness. The technology makes sure that the optimum amount of water is given to the plants at the right time, improving crop quality and output. Furthermore, the abstract may touch upon the scalability of smart irrigation systems. These systems can be implemented in various agricultural settings, ranging from small-scale gardens to large commercial farms. The flexibility and adaptability of IoT technology make it possible to integrate additional features such as remote monitoring, mobile applications, and cloud-based data storage, further enhancing the capabilities and convenience of the system.