A Framework for Deployment of Easy to Use Wireless Sensor Networks for Farm Soil Monitoring and Control: A Case Study of Horticulture Farms in Pwani Region Tanzania

Kapis, Kosmas; Ombeni, Mathias

doi:10.17781/p001927

“…Recently published research (Kapis & Ombeni, 2015), proposed a framework for deployment of easy to use wireless sensor networks for farm soil monitoring and control: a case study of horticulture farms in Pwani region Tanzania. The communication within the network (intra communication) was done through ZigBee module in the coordinator while analysis, interpretation, and transfer of information to farmers and remote server were done in the base station connected to the coordinator.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, many of these frameworks are not complete and practical as they just mention only few technologies like routing protocols. For those few developed frameworks they do not lead to systems which can be easily used by users who are ICT illiterate and with little knowledge on horticulture sector (Kapis & Ombeni, 2015).…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks for Soil Macronutrients Measurements in Farms

Simbeye

¹

2016

International Journal of ICT Research in Africa and the Middle East

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Farmers need accurate information about soil nutrient content if they are to apply the correct amount of fertilizer. Farmers who do not practice regular soil tests are facing numerous difficulties such a lack of accurate statistical information for soil and crop management, increased costs for fertilizers, and environmental degradation. However, traditional laboratory testing is costly and laborious, taking up to three weeks to complete. This study presents a technology which integrated various elements into a portable in-field device that measures soil macronutrients of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) and soil pH. Then it transmits the measured data wirelessly to remote base station for analysis, presentation and storage in real-time. Farmers can access the information from the base station server through their mobile phones. Firstly, the grower can use the test data to provide important indicators into the levels of nutrients in the soil which can be interpreted to stem over-use or under-use and efficiently manage their fertilizer application. Secondly, the system can decrease response time for the grower to implement alterations in the soil nutrient composition. And lastly, it can increase the awareness of precision agriculture, its benefits and usage amongst the average farmer. The results from this test provide important indicators into the levels of nutrients in the soil which can be interpreted to stem overuse or under-use. The grower can use the data compiled to efficiently manage their fertilizer application.

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Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks for Soil Macronutrients Measurements in Farms

Simbeye

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2020

Environmental and Agricultural Informatics

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Farmers need accurate information about soil nutrient content if they are to apply the correct amount of fertilizer. Farmers who do not practice regular soil tests are facing numerous difficulties such a lack of accurate statistical information for soil and crop management, increased costs for fertilizers, and environmental degradation. However, traditional laboratory testing is costly and laborious, taking up to three weeks to complete. This study presents a technology which integrated various elements into a portable in-field device that measures soil macronutrients of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) and soil pH. Then it transmits the measured data wirelessly to remote base station for analysis, presentation and storage in real-time. Farmers can access the information from the base station server through their mobile phones. Firstly, the grower can use the test data to provide important indicators into the levels of nutrients in the soil which can be interpreted to stem over-use or under-use and efficiently manage their fertilizer application. Secondly, the system can decrease response time for the grower to implement alterations in the soil nutrient composition. And lastly, it can increase the awareness of precision agriculture, its benefits and usage amongst the average farmer. The results from this test provide important indicators into the levels of nutrients in the soil which can be interpreted to stem overuse or under-use. The grower can use the data compiled to efficiently manage their fertilizer application.

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A Framework for Deployment of Easy to Use Wireless Sensor Networks for Farm Soil Monitoring and Control: A Case Study of Horticulture Farms in Pwani Region Tanzania

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Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks for Soil Macronutrients Measurements in Farms

Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks for Soil Macronutrients Measurements in Farms

Monitoring System for Residential Energy Consumption

Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks for Soil Macronutrients Measurements in Farms

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