IoT for Greenhouse Automation. The primary aim of a greenhouse is to be able to control the growing environment. A limited range of temperature, soil moisture, light, humidity, air, and nutrients are the factors required to grow plants. A greenhouse aids in plant growth and reproduction by helping control some of these factors. A greenhouse […]
Smart farming applications Limited natural resources and competition have put pressure on farmers to maximize productivity from the available farming facilities. Across the globe, they are facing water shortages, limited land availability, and fluctuating resource costs. Technologists in agriculture are advising farmers & growers to adopt innovative smart farming solutions to overcome these challenges. These […]
Introduction One of the main challenges in growing crops is the irrigation system. An optimum amount of water needs to be supplied to the crops, after analysing various environmental conditions. The traditional way of determining the amount of water to be used can lead to the wastage of this precious resource. Internet-of-Things (IoT) can be used […]
Making smarter water decisions While there are many factors that impact the health and quality of a harvest, water is the most vital one. Water Irrigation management plays an important role in ensuring that crops are getting the right amount of water at the right time. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making it easier […]
What Is a Smart Farm? Smart farming is an emerging concept that refers to managing farms using technologies like IoT, robotics, drones and AI to increase the quantity and quality of products while optimizing the human labor required by production. The technologies available for present-day farmers are: Sensors: soil, water, light, humidity, temperature management. Software: […]