IoT Based Greenhouse Environment Monitoring and Smart Irrigation System for Precision Farming Technology

Climate change and global warming, population bursts, shortages of water, lack of cultivable land, soil erosion, and other critical reasons have had a drastic effect on agricultural food production in recent decades. The incorporation of IoT and innovative technologies can help increase productivity and improve the quality of the farming industry. This research proposes an intelligent solution to the current agricultural problem by providing environmental monitoring and irrigation facilities with the help of IoT. The system offers monitoring of a greenhouse’s temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and light intensity onsite and remotely using IoT. Additionally, a smart irrigation system has been integrated for efficient water supply. For IoT communication and real-time data monitoring, the BLYNK application is used. The IoT system also features direct control of the water pump if any problem occurs in the smart irrigation system. Results from small-scale implementation are shown and analyzed. From the research results, it is predicted that the real-life performance of the IoT-based monitoring and smart irrigation systems will be a pioneer in the creation of an economically feasible solution for sustainable farming technology.