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AI for Good Innovate for Impact

To address existing research gaps and enhance the efficiency of basin irrigation systems
through automation, the following objectives were set:

• To develop a sensor-based automatic basin irrigation system.
• To identify the optimal placement of soil moisture sensors in the field. Agriculture 4.11: Smart

Benefits of the Use Case

Enhance food security by improving irrigation efficiency through an IoT-based, solar-powered
basin irrigation system. By delivering water precisely when and where it is needed, the system
increases crop productivity and supports sustainable agricultural practices.

Promote sustainable energy use by leveraging low-cost solar power to run the irrigation system,
reducing dependency on unreliable or expensive energy sources and enabling continuous
operation in remote farming areas.

2�2 Benefits of the use case

Enhance food security by improving irrigation efficiency through an IoT-based, solar-powered
basin irrigation system. By delivering water precisely when and where it is needed, the system
increases crop productivity and supports sustainable agricultural practices.

Promote sustainable energy use by leveraging low-cost solar power to run the irrigation system,
reducing dependency on unreliable or expensive energy sources and enabling continuous
operation in remote farming areas.

2�3 Future Work

The automatic basin irrigation system will be enhanced by integrating weather forecast APIs
to utilize real-time data such as rainfall predictions and temperature for smarter irrigation
decisions, avoiding unnecessary watering when rain is anticipated. Incorporating nutrient
sensors will further support the maintenance of soil health. Pilot deployments across different
crops and climatic zones are planned to evaluate the system’s scalability, cost-effectiveness,
and potential for wider adoption.

3 Use Case Requirements

• REQ-01: It is required to deploy wireless soil moisture sensors for continuous and accurate
monitoring of soil conditions in the field.
• REQ-02: It is required to install a check gate mechanism to control and regulate water
flow within the irrigation channel.
• REQ-03: It is required to use a gateway device to collect sensor data and transmit it
securely to the cloud server for storage and analysis.
• REQ-04: It is required to develop a mobile based application that allows users to access
real-time soil moisture data and schedule irrigation events remotely.

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