Microcontroller Based Irrigation System- Beginning of Modern Agricultural Era

Abstract

India is a country of land and cultivation, agriculture is in its vein. But due to water scarcity and climate change in a developing country like India, it is almost impossible to see a well prospect in agriculture. Therefore the need of an irrigation system arises which not only take cares of the water problem but also maintains the water level and proper functionality for the crops. This paper consists of the design, implementation and future scope of the automatic microcontroller based irrigation system with moisture sensor. The main aim of this paper is to provide automatic irrigation to plants which helps in saving water, money and labor. This model of irrigation facilities will help millions of people. The model uses sensor technology with microcontroller to make a smart switching device. The model shows the basic switching mechanism of Water motor using sensors from any part of field by sensing the moisture present in the soil.