DEVELOPMENT OF HORIZONTAL FARMING BY USING IOT SYSTEM

Horizontal farming with IoT is a modern method of growing plants in horizontally stacked layers in a controlled environment, such as a greenhouse or warehouse. This approach utilizes sensors, devices, and software to monitor and optimize various aspects of the growing environment, including temperature, humidity, light intensity, nutrient levels, and soil moisture. Sometimes due to the lack of knowledge among the farmers, they are not able to perform their activities accurately.

To improve accuracy and achieve precise results, the development of an IoT system for horizontal farming becomes crucial. Traditionally, farmers heavily rely on their own visual observations, which can lead to unforeseen outcomes. Hence, the objective of this project is to create a microcontroller-based horizontal farming system. The primary purpose is to establish an IoT system capable of monitoring soil moisture and water content via smartphone applications.

In this project, the design of a three-dimensional horizontal farming system was accomplished using Autodesk Fusion 360 V2022 software, while the coding was implemented using Arduino IDE V2022 software. The plant's status, including soil moisture levels, can be monitored by the user through a dedicated mobile application. Additionally, the user can control the water valve's pH balance to ensure optimal water release based on sensor readings. This development has significantly improved the monitoring capabilities of horizontal farming, eliminating the need for constant operator supervision while ensuring continuous plant growth.

By employing IoT technology to automate and regulate growing conditions, the application of IoT in horizontal farming enables the attainment of increased yields, enhanced crop quality, and improved water and energy utilization efficiency. This approach to farming holds tremendous potential to transform food production, making it more sustainable, efficient, and productive.

Keywords: Horizontal Farming, IoT, Soil Moisture, Water Content, CEA.