Trapti Tiwari,
Shreyanshi Pandey,
Sejal Patel,
Shraddha Shrivastava,
- , Student Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, ,
- , Student Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, ,
- , Student Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, ,
- , Assistant Professor Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, ,
Abstract
Advanced Irrigation System is an innovative agricultural technology designed to improve water management, increase crop productivity, and reduce human effort in farming. Conventional irrigation practices frequently lead to inefficient water use, non-uniform irrigation coverage, and unnecessary wastage of water resources. To overcome these limitations, an intelligent irrigation system has been developed by incorporating advanced technologies, including soil moisture sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, water level monitoring devices, Internet of Things (IoT) communication modules, and automated control mechanisms. The proposed system continuously acquires real-time data on soil moisture and surrounding environmental conditions. Based on the collected information, the control unit automatically activates the irrigation system whenever the soil moisture drops below a predefined threshold, ensuring that crops receive the required amount of water at the appropriate time. This automated approach enhances irrigation efficiency, minimizes water wastage, reduces manual intervention, and supports sustainable agricultural practices. By using microcontrollers such as Arduino UNO or Raspberry Pi, the system efficiently controls water pumps and valves, ensuring accurate and timely irrigation. IoT connectivity further enables farmers to remotely monitor and manage the irrigation process using smartphones or computers, improving convenience and operational efficiency. This advanced solution significantly reduces water wastage, minimizes labor requirements, and enhances crop growth by maintaining ideal soil moisture conditions. The incorporation of intelligent sensing technologies and automated control systems promotes sustainable farming practices by improving resource utilization, conserving water, and reducing manual effort, while enabling farmers to enhance crop productivity with more efficient use of available resources. Overall, the Advanced Irrigation System provides a reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly approach for modern farming and precision agriculture applications.
Keywords: Advanced irrigation system, smart irrigation, internet of things (IoT), soil moisture sensor, precision agriculture, automated irrigation, water conservation, Arduino UNO, real-time monitoring, sustainable agriculture.
[This article belongs to Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management ]
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Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management
| Volume | 13 | |
| Issue | 02 | |
| Received | 17/06/2026 | |
| Accepted | 16/07/2026 | |
| Published | 22/07/2026 | |
| Publication Time | 35 Days |