IoT Based Automated and Remote Monitored Greenhouse Irrigation System for the Zimbabwe Open University Farm

Authors

  •   Ezekiel Chimana Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Technology, Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Cross Gombiro Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Computer Engineering Informatics and Communication, Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant Harare
  •   Benny Nyambo Dean, Faculty of Technology, Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Kaitano Dzinavatonga Dean, Faculty of Science, Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Charity Mabuyaye Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Technology ; Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Trust Mutero Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Technology ; Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Trust Nemerai Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Science ; Zimbabwe Open University, Corner House, Corner Leopard Takawira and Samora Machel Avenue, P. O. Box MP 1119 Mount Pleasant, Harare
  •   Edmore Mlambo Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Computer Engineering Informatics and Communication, Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant Harare
  •   Taurayi Rupere Department Chair,University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Computer Engineering Informatics and Communication, Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant Harare
  •   Plaxedes Mhlanga Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Computer Engineering Informatics and Communication, Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant Harare
  •   Viola Jowa Lecturer, University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Computer Engineering Informatics and Communication, Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant Harare

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17010/ijcs/2024/v9/i1/173695

Keywords:

IoT

, Irrigation Greenhouse, Microcontroller, Prototype, Remote Monitoring, Sensor, ZOU.

Paper Submission Date

, January 5, 2024, Paper sent back for Revision, January 12, Paper Acceptance Date, January 15, Paper Published Online, February 5, 2024.

Abstract

The present paper presents the design and development of an IoT-based automatic greenhouse farm mechanization and remote monitoring prototype system aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and promoting sustainable agriculture. The study focuses on the case of Zimbabwe Open University Farm in Manicaland province in Zimbabwe, highlighting the challenges faced in traditional farming methods and proposing an innovative solution based on IoT technologies. The objective was to develop a robust architecture and framework that integrates smart sensors and data analytics to automate various farming processes, optimize resource utilization, and enable remote monitoring and controlling irrigation and IoT enabled devices. The researchers propose a prototype system to help farmers increase agricultural yields with less manual labour. The system uses soil moisture sensor, heater, and fan and light bulb sensor to measure the soil moisture, switch on fan, heater, and light sensors. The obtained sensor values were viewed by the users through the Wi-Fi router and the decision is made through the mobile application whether to irrigate or not. The system is also intelligent enough to automatically carry out the irrigation when the soil moisture is low. The researchers used an IoT architecture model, microcontrollers, a proposed system architecture, and Android based application to develop an IoT remote monitored irrigation system for a greenhouse system. The results of prototype testing and observations showed that the system was able to irrigate and monitor the greenhouse environment by using IoT smart technologies.

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Published

2024-03-22

How to Cite

Chimana, E., Gombiro, C., Nyambo, B., Dzinavatonga, K., Mabuyaye, C., Mutero, T., … Jowa, V. (2024). IoT Based Automated and Remote Monitored Greenhouse Irrigation System for the Zimbabwe Open University Farm. Indian Journal of Computer Science, 9(1), 27–40. https://doi.org/10.17010/ijcs/2024/v9/i1/173695

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Volume 9, Issue 1, January-February 2024

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