Design and Implementation of a Smart Irrigation System for Efficient Water Management in Agriculture

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 03 | Page : 13 22
    By

    Diganta S. Gavhane,

  • Pranjali D. Bedre,

  • Sanika H. Chaudhari,

  1. UG Student, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
  2. UG Student, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
  3. UG Student, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Water is one of the most important resources in farming, and using it wisely has become more important than ever. Traditional irrigation methods often lead to a lot of water being wasted, especially when watering is done without checking if the soil actually needs it. This project focuses on building a Smart Irrigation System that uses basic electronic components like soil moisture sensor, DC Motor, IC7805, Relay Module and a water pump to solve this problem in a simple and effective way. The system works by constantly checking the moisture level in the soil. If the soil is too dry, the Arduino automatically turns on the water pump to irrigate the area. Once the soil has enough moisture, the system turns off the pump, avoiding overwatering. This helps save water and reduces the need for someone to manually monitor the crops all the time. Our aim with this project is to support farmers by making irrigation easier, more efficient, and less time-consuming. With some improvements, this idea can be used on a larger scale and even connected to smartphones or solar panels in the future. In short, the smart irrigation system makes farming a little smarter, helping both the environment and the people who grow our food.

Keywords: Relay module, voltage regulator IC 7805, soil moisture sensor, DC motor, water pump

[This article belongs to Journal of Computer Technology & Applications ]

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Diganta S. Gavhane, Pranjali D. Bedre, Sanika H. Chaudhari. Design and Implementation of a Smart Irrigation System for Efficient Water Management in Agriculture. Journal of Computer Technology & Applications. 2025; 16(03):13-22.
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Diganta S. Gavhane, Pranjali D. Bedre, Sanika H. Chaudhari. Design and Implementation of a Smart Irrigation System for Efficient Water Management in Agriculture. Journal of Computer Technology & Applications. 2025; 16(03):13-22. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jocta/article=2025/view=226938


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