Automatic Soil Detection Using Sensors

Abstract

Soil fertility is an important factor to measure the quality of the soil as it indicates the extent to which it can support plant life. The fertility of soil is measured by the amount of macro and micronutrients, water, pH etc. The concept of Smart Agriculture is becoming a reality as it evolves from conceptual models for the development of crop at different stages. Previously the agriculture is the cultivation of the plants which is used to sustain and enhance human life. Now the Smart Agriculture has come into the picture globally. Smart Agriculture is nothing but the usage of the resources in a smarter way. Resources include sustainable land usage, fresh water usage, and usage of pesticides and insecticides which increases the crop production and supports the farmers� income. Firstly the developed Sensor kit will be checking the Soil type and Soil Quality. Later the different tests are performed on soil such as bulk density test, respiration test, moisture test and it also needs to check the water quality. By considering the results obtained by the above tests the device suggests the crop for the farmer and it also helps him for the maintenance of the crop. To keep the services of Smart Agriculture the IOT plays a key role.