A Cloud-Based Application for Smart Irrigation Management System

Abstract

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors in the Palestinian economy and it is the main consumer of freshwater. Several factors have a major impact on agricultural activities including water availability, soil type, climate condition, fertilizers, and diseases. In this paper, we provide a cloud-based software application that is combined with the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can automate the irrigation schedule based on information obtained from agricultural experts and environmental data collected from the field using sensors technology. The application can easily be extended to automate fertilization as well as provide recommendations for weed and pest control.