Precision Farming with IoT: Enhancing Banana Yield and Sustainability with IoT-Driven Soil Health Monitoring
Farmer
Banana Farm, Coimbatore
Deployed Devices
Pain Points
The banana farm struggled with maintaining steady yields due to various challenges,
Inconsistent Yields
Lack of insights into soil health resulted in suboptimal banana crop growth.
Excessive Resource Use
Overwatering caused unnecessary water wastage and weakened crop health.
Limited Data Visibility
The Absence of real-time monitoring for soil parameters like moisture, EC and pH hindered decision-making.
Our Offerings
Based on the issues and complexities, we proposed the following solutions,
Soil Health Monitoring
Sensors to measure soil moisture, pH, temperature and electrical conductivity (EC) provided real-time data.
Data-Driven Recommendations
A mobile app and centralized dashboard provided actionable insights, including optimal irrigation schedules and real-time soil health updates.
Automated Irrigation Control
Enabled precise water management to ensure bananas received the right amount of hydration.
Early Issue Detection
Identified potential soil and water-related issues promptly, allowing timely corrective actions to maintain crop health.
Outcomes
20% Increase in Yield
Optimized soil health and irrigation led to healthier banana crops and higher productivity.
5% Reduction in Resource Wastage
Controlled irrigation and soil health monitoring minimized water overuse and ensured efficient resource utilization.
Improved Soil Sustainability and Profitability
Data-backed farming practices enhanced long-term soil health, leading to higher yields and reduced input costs, which significantly boosted the farmer's income.
"Using the new system for checking soil and water needs has changed my farming. It shows me when to water and how the soil is doing. My crops are growing better and I'm getting more yield than before. This is a big help for farmers like me!”
— Mr. Bala Subramanian (Farmer), Coimbatore.
Empowering Banana Farming with Smart Solutions: Growing More, Wasting Less
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