IoT-based Smartfarm Technology for Rice Farming

One of the big problems in agriculture in the tropics, especially in Indonesia, is rainy and dry seasons. During the rainy season, agriculture in Indonesia in general can run smoothly because the water resource as the main supply of water for various types of plants is available regularly and in abundance. During the rainy season, agricultural products, including livestock abound, because animal feed is also available in abundance. However, a phenomenon occurs during the dry season. When the water supply is minimal or even unavailable, the planting process decreases and even fails before the harvest season. This research tried to bridge the agricultural sector so that it can continue to strive without being affected by the seasons. It is hoped that the agricultural sector can increase its production. This research integrated information and communication technologies (ICTs) through engineering variable measurements of soil water availability, soil moisture, air humidity, temperature of the planting environment, and real-time monitoring of plant conditions. The measurements of several determinant variables in agriculture were followed by responses to the measurement results. It is expected that the process of maintaining crop quality can be done all day until harvest. This technology is applicable to assist farmers in monitoring soil moisture, water level, and water discharge produced. This technology was also designed to be connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) in which data on soil moisture, water level, and water discharge are processed and sent to users. The data sent are connected to the Smartfarm web which can be accessed through smartphones. In addition, this technology is anti-theft and can be operated and monitored remotely.