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Use Case 2: IoT-Based Solar-Powered Automatic Basin Irrigation
System Agriculture 4.11: Smart
Country: India
Organisation: Water Technology Centre, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Contact Person(s): Dr Monalisha Pramanik - monalishapramanik@ gmail .com
Dr Manoj Khanna - khanna _manoj2001@ yahoo .com .au
Dr P S Brahmanand - psba12345@ gmail .com
1 Use Case Summary Table
Item Details
Category Smart Agriculture
Problems Addressed Traditional basin irrigation systems face several challenges that hinder
their efficiency and effectiveness. One major issue is poor water appli-
cation efficiency, often caused by deep percolation losses. These
systems also require labor-intensive efforts to monitor and control
water flow during irrigation events, making them time-consuming
and physically demanding. Additionally, uneven water distribution
frequently results in under-irrigation or over-irrigation of crops, nega-
tively affecting plant health and yields. Collectively, these issues
lead to the wasteful use of essential farming resources such as water,
energy, and time.
Key Solution Automatic Basin Irrigation System addresses the limitations of tradi-
tional methods by incorporating real-time field monitoring through
wireless Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity using LoRa and GSM
networks, alongside soil moisture sensors. Irrigation is automatically
scheduled and controlled based on preset soil moisture thresholds,
ensuring timely and efficient water delivery. Microcontrollers, coupled
with mobile and web dashboards, enable accurate control and moni-
toring of water supply. This data-driven approach significantly reduces
labor demands while optimizing water usage. As a result, the system
enhances irrigation application efficiency and improves distribution
uniformity, leading to more sustainable and productive farming prac-
tices.
Technology Keywords Wireless, Soil moisture Sensor, Internet of Things, Automation, Irri-
gation
Data Availability Not publicly available.
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