IoT and GIS Integration for Real-Time Monitoring of Soil Health and Nutrient Status

This research study proposes an innovative method for enabling real-time monitoring of soil health and nutrient status in agricultural areas by integrating Internet of Things (loT) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies. The conventional approach to soil monitoring is more difficult and challenging; it provides the most current data required for making smart decisions. The proposed method makes use of loT devices configured with a wide range of sensors to continuously monitor essential soil qualities including moisture, pH, temperature, and nutrient concentrations. These sensors are strategically placed around rural areas to provide full coverage and accurate data collection. To process, analyze, and store the information collected by loT devices, it is sent wirelessly to a cloud database. Using GIS capabilities, data collected is spatially mapped, providing farmers and agricultural specialists with a comprehensive overview of the soil health and nutrient status over the whole farm or field. Monitoring soil health and nutrient status in real-time provides invaluable insights to farmers, allowing them to make data-driven choices about when and how much water and fertilizer should be applied to crops and other crop management methods. In addition, the system may send automatic warnings and messages to farmers when critical circumstances are recognized, reducing the potential of lost crops and making the most efficient use of available resources. The advantages of integrating loT and GIS in agriculture, with particular emphasis on the potential to revolutionize soil monitoring and nutrients management to increase crop productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts.