An automatic Irrigation and Water Leakage Detection System in the Agricultural Field

Abstract

Agriculture is one of the most precious sectors of our nation and it accounts for a good percentage of our nation's GDP. This sector has to be given more importance compared to others since it acts as the heart of our nation. Irrigation is one of the important and primary processes for plant growth. Due to water scarcity and unseasonal rain farmers fail to achieve better crop productivity. It is possible that the water pipeline will get damaged, resulting in leaks and increased water consumption for agriculture. To resolve this, this research work aims to design a smart irrigation system to help farmers in their agricultural activities and effectively utilize water sources using the Internet of Things components and sensors. With advanced technologies, the proposed system automates the irrigation process and effectively identifies water leakage in water pipelines installed in the agricultural fields that facilitate effective usage of the water sources in agricultural activities. Leakage in the pipeline can be identified by monitoring the water level in the water tank and considering the nature of the soil and the planted crops and their water absorption level.