IoT Smart Farming is an environmental hardware and software project engineered by NIST electronics & IT students to empower modern agriculture in Kavre district. Utilizing low-power ESP32 microcontrollers, soil moisture sensors, and cloud analytics, the system provides automated precision watering, weather forecast integration, and soil nutrient telemetry to optimize crop yields while conserving water.
Problem Statement
- Traditional farming relies on fixed watering schedules, causing excess water waste and crop stress.
- Farmers lack affordable real-time telemetry on soil NPK levels, moisture content, and microclimate hazards.
- Manual pump control requires constant physical presence in remote fields.
Project Objectives
- Develop low-cost, solar-powered IoT sensor nodes for localized soil monitoring.
- Automate irrigation valve control based on dynamic moisture thresholds and weather forecasts.
- Provide mobile alerts and remote telemetry dashboards for local farmers.
Key Features
- Real-time soil NPK, moisture & ambient temperature telemetry
- Automated solar-powered smart irrigation solenoid valves
- Mobile application alerts for frost & drought hazards
- Predictive watering algorithms adapted to Kavre microclimates