International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
e-ISSN: 2395 -0056
Volume: 04 Issue: 03 | Mar -2017
p-ISSN: 2395-0072
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Real Time soil fertility analyzer and crop prediction Dharesh Vadalia1, Minal Vaity2, Krutika Tawate3 , Dynaneshwar Kapse4 Student VIII SEM, B.E., Computer Engg. , RGIT, Mumbai, India Student VIII SEM, B.E., Computer Engg. , RGIT, Mumbai, India 3 Student VIII SEM, B.E., Computer Engg. , RGIT, Mumbai, India 4 Assistant Professor, Department of Computers, RGIT, Mumbai, India 1 2
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Abstract - With evolution in technology various
agricultural practices have shifted from traditional techniques to automated techniques like field irrigation system. Many such agricultural parameters are being monitored remotely to improve quality of farming. One of the most important parameter in farming is soil fertility i.e. ratio in which various nutrient essential for crop is present in soil. To monitor soil fertility, pH of the soil is most commonly measured. It is also one of the most useful and informative soil parameters because of its relationship to many aspects of soil fertility and plant growth. Despite its importance, the implications of inadequate soil pH on forage response, particularly nutrient use efficiency, are often overlooked. In the proposed system we determine the average percentage of basic soil nutrients Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium and determine the suitable crops for the particular soil type. The system will analyze soil nutrient content at real time and make crop prediction. System will be built on Arduino. System will also suggest the crops on basis determined PH of soil. Key Words: PH, Real time detection, Soil fertility, PH meter, Crop prediction system.
1. INTRODUCTION In India Conventional farming practice involves human labors for performing all types of farming activities like watering fields, cultivating crops with required fertilizers etc. Soil analysis is a valuable tool for farmers; it determines the inputs required for efficient and economical production. A proper soil test will help to ensure the application of enough fertilizer to meet the requirements of the crop while taking advantage of the nutrients already present in the soil. It will also allow you to determine lime requirements and can be used to diagnose problem areas. Sampling technique is correct; as the results are only as good as the sample you take. Soil testing is also a requirement for farms that must complete a nutrient management plan. Major nutrients: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) Soil pH is the most commonly measured soil properties. It is also one of the most useful and informative soil parameters because of its relationship to many aspects of soil fertility and plant growth. Despite its importance, the implications of inadequate soil pH on forage response, particularly Š 2017, IRJET
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nutrient use efficiency, are often overlooked. In Automated farming practice we intend to reduce human errors by monitoring the soil quality using various soil sensor via smartphones and webserver. The key feature of our system is to determine suitable crops for current state of soil. By calculating nutrient content in soil.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW Paper1: S.Sivachandran, K.Balakrishnan, K.Navin [1] In this paper Embedded Based Soil Analyzer is used to analyze various soil nutrients with the help of pH value. As per the availability of nutrients, recommendations of cultivating the particular crop will be given. This project uses microcontroller which determines PH of diluted soil sample using Glass ph electrode. PH is defined as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the activity of hydronium ions (H+or, more precisely, H3O+aq) in a solution. It ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH below 7 is acidic and above 7 is basic. The optimum pH range for most plants is between 5.5 and 7.0. The system includes Microcontroller Unit, Signal conditioning, Sensors, Display, Thermal Printer and Power supply. Output from pH sensors and EC sensor are analog in nature to process these analog signals to the system A/D converters are used. PIC18F458 Microcontroller has the inbuilt analog to digital converter and no need to connect the external A/D converter for the system. In this system, keypad is used to connect the user and the system. Paper 2: Apurva C. Pusatkar, Vijay S. Gulhane [2] In this paper, the advanced development in wireless sensor networks was used in monitoring various parameters in agriculture. In this context, due to the advancements in small-scale sensor devices with wireless technologies, one is able to remotely monitor humidity, temperature and moisture. In this paper it was proposed to implement a wireless sensor network connected with centralized basic node using ZigBee, which was connected to a Central Monitoring Station (CMS) through Global System for Mobile (GSM) technologies or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). The system acquires Global Positioning System (GPS) parameters related to the field then transfers them to a central monitoring station. This system was presumed to evaluate soil conditions and act accordingly in order to help farmers. This system implies ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal
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