Development of a smart farm for automated irrigation and fertilization | |
| Author | Nathakit Buato |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AE-18-02 |
| Subject(s) | Irrigation--Automation Irrigation farming Fertilization |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Agricultural Systems and Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Automations farming systems in backyard are very requirement of modern era, because people currently may not be at their house every time. There is requirement of this system not only for people who are too busy but even for those who are physically handicapped. The main purpose in this thesis will develop of automatic farming which are option to make automatic systems in user's home easy to use and more interactive. Although there are similar automatic systems in the trade but they have a complex mechanism and expensive materials. In this study, presentation of small automatic farming for irrigation and fertilizing systems is known as Smart-farming. Using simple and sturdy materials integrated with an Arduino Mega 2560, Smart-farming was designed an irrigation system that takes care of the garden plants with minimal human intervention. This study displays the design and working of a soil moisture sensor with an Arduino. The system is low cost and easy to use owing to the versatility of components that can be used. The system can be connected to wireless that communicates with Blynk application for control all of process to takes care plant so that the working of irrigation can be more efficient. Automated fertilizer system using by smart phone through Blynk application is expedient for everyone who want to make their backyard to be a small garden because it takes less time and resources. It provides the fertilizer in the right amount to the plant, which help to reduce wastage of resources and increase crop yields. It reduces the labor force of farmers significantly. Moreover, Blynk application allows users to access the system anytime and anywhere which is very significant in this modern era of technology. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Soni, Peeyush |
| Examination Committee(s) | Salin, K.R.;Loc, Thai Nguyen |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government Fellowship |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2018 |