Revolutionizing Farming with IoT: Smart Irrigation System for Sustainable Agriculture

Internet of Things (IoT) based smart farming and irrigation systems can automate the watering of plants, which can lead to increased irrigation efficiency, decreased water waste, and increased agricultural yields. Additionally, these systems can reduce physical labor and enable senior individuals to participate in farming. This article studies the usage of IoT-based intelligent agricultural and irrigation systems that automate the watering of plants. The study employs multiple sensors including soil moisture, DHT11 and MQ3 sensors to monitor numerous plant characteristics such as humidity, wetness and temperature in order to ensure that plants are appropriately hydrated. The system also includes an ESP32 module, a relay module, a water pump, and a Blynk platform. The Blynk platform provides real-time data visualization, allowing farmers to remotely monitor and control crop irrigation. The technology intends to increase irrigation efficiency while decreasing water waste, which would ultimately result in increased agricultural yields and decreased expenses for farmers. In addition, this technology considerably minimizes physical labor and encourages farming with ease. This research concludes by highlighting the substantial benefits of IoT-based smart farming and irrigation systems. By automating the process of watering plants and monitoring important plant characteristics, farmers may cultivate healthy crops with less work, decreased expenses and higher productivity.