World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology

Gertrude Fischer, Edward Angiating and Ekpenyong Nsa Oku*

ABSTRACT

This project focuses on addressing the need to automate irrigation systems for efficient and sustainable agriculture practices. The use of soil moisture sensors helps to detect the moisture content of the soil and control the pumping motor to turn on or off accordingly. This reduces the time and effort required for manual irrigation and promotes better water conservation practices. The optimized design with low power consumption makes it a cost-effective solution for small and largescale agriculture applications. The implementation of this system was significantly reduced human effort and resources required for manual irrigation. The accurate measurement of soil moisture content ensures that water is only used when necessary, reducing water wastage and promoting better environmental practices. The use of an Arduino microcontroller and a 12V DC power supply ensures that the system runs efficiently with minimal power consumption. The system design is focused on better resource management and cost-effectiveness, making it a suitable solution for farmers seeking an efficient and affordable way to automate their irrigation system. The system’s ability to control the pumping motor based on soil moisture content makes it a reliable and efficient solution for agriculture applications. In summary, this project presents an efficient and cost-effective solution for converting manual irrigation into an automated irrigation system using soil moisture sensors. The implementation of this system can promote sustainable agriculture practices while reducing human effort and resources required for irrigation. The optimized design with low power consumption makes it a suitable solution for small and large-scale agricultural applications.

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