IoT based precise micro vertical farming

The significant upturn rate of the world population has to lead to the increase of urban areas and has decreased agricultural land. In a result of this, the agricultural economy is slowly being left behind in order to cope with the domestic need. In other words, the development of agricultur

Project Title

IoT based precise micro vertical farming

Project Area of Specialization

Internet of Things

Project Summary

The significant upturn rate of the world population has to lead to the increase of urban areas and has decreased
agricultural land. In a result of this, the agricultural economy is slowly being left behind in order to cope with the domestic
need. In other words, the development of agriculture is one of the most important factors in the development of human
life. The proposed system incorporates the latest technologies, tools and designs, providing a platform for anyone to become a modern-day farmer with an easy and efficient method of farming. The analysis intends to make an internal
farm with a shelving unit of one-two shelves holding shallow bins of soil. Above the plants, LEDs panel are installed
providing lights for the plants. Customized, meaning it can be either wired or wireless system networks together with
integrated different sensing part to create a smart and intelligent deployment of prototype indoor farming to any user.

Project Objectives

The main objective of the project is to provide a sustainable solution to the agricultural crisis by saving natural
resources (water and land) and to provide a better and more precise method of farming than what Pakistan
currently has. The project will be able to grow different types of vegetables, fruits and herbs. We are
focusing on growing lettuce as an experimental product which is beneficial, healthy and can be easily grown
indoors. Because it isolates the plant from the environment and is independent of the season, it is capable of
growing any plant of any season at any time. IoT base precise vertical micro-farming will use solenoid
valves for showering which will trigger when the humidity sensors sense lack of water and the temperature
sensor senses the increase in temperature from 21C, as lettuce thrives in temperature 15C to 21C. Growing lights can significantly enhance lettuce crop growth, growing lights of wavelength
spectrum 440 nm to 660 nm (deep red/ blue low blue) will be used which will provide light for the plants to
grow more efficiently. The temperature sensor will detect the temperature and the growing lights will be
controlled accordingly. Keeping in mind of the electricity usage the project will operate by using solar
energy. All the data can be remotely accessed through IoT. Cameras will be mounted on the structure
recording the daily growth of the plant and then compare the growth results when changes occur in the
plant. Transporting vegetables and fruits from agricultural areas to urban areas cause air pollution, this
project tackles that issue as it provides an isolated environment anywhere completing all the necessary
requirements for a plant to grow. A prototype will be completed of this project providing a sustainable
environment for plants to grow more effectively.

Project Implementation Method

Design structure to install hardware component and to create an artificial environment for production.

• Power will supply throughout the structure by access to the battery.

• The solar panel will charge the battery and store energy for providing power in the absence of light.  

• The system will automate to provide water while sensors triggered the signal to activate the showering system.

• Otherwise, it remains inactive when there will no need of water.

• System control light intensity of growing lights to activate or deactivate exhaust fans(ventilation system ).

• Mounted cameras will trigger all process and to display wirelessly from IOT at any platform.

• The circuitry will design for the protection of battery from overcharging. 
 
 

Benefits of the Project

• Prevention of carbon emission.
• Sellers in the market (as it cuts the cost of transportation and the rotting of vegetables.)
• General public (as people can get fresh vegetables and fruits).
• Takes energy from solar panels for saving electricity bill.
• Limits the usage of water in agriculture and saves 60% of wastage water supplied in order to cope through conventional farming.
• This project can help people to start up their own agricultural business as an Entrepreneur.
• It makes food easy to grow anywhere, thus reducing the poverty issue to some extent.
• It is also beneficial for agricultural and governmental sectors to increase economic growth.
• A precise method that saves natural resources. 
•  Produce agricultural products free from chemicals. 
•  A structure that can install anywhere.
• Round the year agriculture(free from depends on seasons to cope)

• Less fossil fuel use(less emission)

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

IoT based precise micro-vertical farming will provide fresh vegetables, fruits and all sorts of herbs by creating an ideal isolated environment inside the structure. The project will use electronic discrete sensors such as (humidity, temperature and soil moisture sensors ) to measure the parameters of the plant and controlled environment which will be sent to the controller or processor i.e raspberry pi, the processor will proceed according to the instruction that will be provided or set by us. The processor helps o retain the temperature, intensity and wavelength of the growing lights to provide coping and survival temperature. humidity sensors sense the moisture of environment and soil moisture sensors sense the temperature of soil and plant then the motor will work if the water is needed. All the parameters will be displayed, proceed and monitor throughout IoT in any LCD, mobile or web browser. camera mounted on it, it will also provide the progress of the plant on daily basses. Through IoT, a controlled plant can be monitored by remote access. 

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Type of Industry

IT , Medical , Agriculture , Manufacturing , Health

Technologies

Internet of Things (IoT)

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being for People, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Life on Land

Required Resources

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