scholarly journals Smart Irrigation System Using Intelligent Robotics

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Pradip Pandao ◽  
Abhi Rathi ◽  
Prince Patel
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Weed Control ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Control Technologies ◽  
Automated Irrigation System ◽  
And Control

To optimize water use for agricultural crops while also verifying water scarcity in the field, an automated irrigation system was developed. Weed management and control are critical for high-yielding, high-quality crops, and developments in weed control technologies have had a significant impact on agricultural output. Any weed control method that is effective must be both durable and versatile. Despite the variety in field circumstances, robust weed control technologies will successfully manage weeds. Weed control technology that is adaptable can change its strategy in response to changing weed populations, genetics, and environmental conditions. The system includes a distributed wireless network of soil-moisture and temperature sensors, as well as conductive sensors in the plant's root zone. Agate way unit also manages sensor data, triggers actuators, and sends data to an Android mobile device. To control water quantity, an algorithm with temperature and soil moisture threshold values was developed and programmed into a microcontroller-based gateway. The added future of this research is that we are utilising a robot to monitor the condition of the crop to see if it is affected by insects or not. The robot will move around the field, and we will be able to track the crop's health on our device.

scholarly journals Effects of weed management and plant arrangements on yield index of sweet sorghum

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronaldo Matias Reis ◽  
Matheus Souza Freitas ◽  
Daniel Valadão Silva ◽  
Gustavo Antônio Mendes Pereira ◽  
Ana Beatriz Rocha de Jesus Passos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Sweet Sorghum ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Stem Diameter ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Fresh Matter ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
And Control

Sweet sorghum is currently an important alternative for ethanol production in sugar cane off-season. In this study was to evaluate the effects of plant arrangements and the application of atrazine and S-metolachlor on growth and productivity of sweet sorghum. An experiment was conducted in randomized block design and, arranged in split plots with four repetitions. Plots consisted of spacing (0.25 m, 0.45 m 0.45-0.45-0.90 m) and sub-plots of weed control methods - atrazine (2000 g ha-1), atrazine + S-metolachlor (2000 + 720 g ha-1), atrazine + S-metolachlor (2000 + 960 g ha-1), atrazine + S-metolachlor (2000 + 1200 g ha-1), atrazine + S-metolachlor (2000 + 1440 g ha-1). Besides that, manual hoeing control was added. The intoxication of sorghum plants and weed control was evaluated at 7, 14 e 28 days after herbicides application (DAA). Plant height, stem diameter, total fresh matter, juice mass and total soluble solids (°Brix) were evaluated at 120 days after crop emergence (DAE).  There was no interaction between the factors spacings and control method for variables total matter fresh (TMF), height (H), stem diameter (D), juice mass (JM), and Brix. Application of the mixture (atrazine + S-metolachlor) in the highest doses reduced total fresh matter and °Brix. The spacing of 0.25 m provided the highest productivity of fresh matter, juice mass and increased the °Brix. The application of mixture (atrazine + S-metolachlor) controlled 90% of the weeds at 28 days after application. The increasing in doses of S-metolachlor elevates the intoxication in sorghum plants. The mixture (atrazine + S-metolachlor) has a potential for use in weed control in sweet sorghum, but at doses below 960 g ha-1 of S-metolachlor. metolachlor.

scholarly journals PLC Based Automated Irrigation System

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1519-1525
Author(s):  
Mr. Abshar Imam
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Manual Control ◽  
Drainage Ditches ◽  
Develop Sensor ◽  
Automated Irrigation System ◽  
Increase Energy Consumption

Abstract: In a developing country like India, automation plays an important role in the development and advancement of the country. In the field of irrigation, proper method of irrigation is important . At the present era, the gardeners have been using irrigation technique in India through the manual control in which the gardeners irrigate at the regular intervals. This process sometimes consumes more water or sometimes the water reaches late due to which the grass and plants get dried. Over-irrigation can increase energy consumption and water cost as well as leaching of fertilizers below the root zone, erosion, and transport of soil and chemical particles to the drainage ditches. Irrigators who monitor soil moisture levels in the field greatly increase their ability to conserve water and energy and avoid soil erosion and water pollution. The objective of this paper is to develop sensor based automated gardening system to reduce water requirement and balanced gardening in smart city projects in India. Manpower isn`t required in this system and moisture content of soil will be balanced all the time.

scholarly journals Multicriterial Evaluation of the Transport and Logistic System of the Moscow Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 334 ◽  
pp. 02029
Author(s):  
Vasily Demin ◽  
Alexey Terentyev
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
System Parameters ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Control Technologies ◽  
And Control

The article deals with the direction of solving complex problems of interaction between the elements of the transport and logistics system of the Moscow region as a complex structure of management methods in multi-criteria systems and technologies for monitoring the quality of processes. The control method should optimize the system parameters, and control technologies (radio frequency cargo identification) implement feedback in the system.

The effects of weed density and different weed control applications on yield and yield components of chickpea cultivars

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melih Yilar Omer Sozen ◽  
Ufuk Karadavut
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Herbicide Application ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Control Applications ◽  
Weed Density ◽  
Yield And Yield Components ◽  
Plot Design

This study was conducted to determine the effects of weed density and different weed control treatments on chickpea yield and yield components. The experiment was carried out in split plot design with 3 replications in experimental fields of Kirsehir Ahi Evran University during 2016 and 2017 crop seasons. Total nine treatments (no weed control, permanent weed control, one-time hoeing, two-time hoeing, three-time hoeing, herbicide application after emergence, one-time hoeing with herbicide application, two-time hoeing with herbicide application and three-time hoeing with herbicide application) were compared to know the most effective weed control method. Vaccaria pyramidata Medik., Sinapis arvensis L., Acroptilon repens L. weed species were found to be the most intense in the experimental area. All weed control applications had significant effect on chickpea yield and yield components compared to weedy plots. Three-time hoeing with herbicide application increased the yield by 361.55-478.50% compared to weedy plots. Likewise, three-time hoeing application even increased the yield by 348.50-357.09% compared to weedy plots. The results revealed that three-time hoeing with herbicide and three-time hoeing applications stood out in weed management to obtain a good yield in chickpea cultivation at Kirsehir province.

scholarly journals IoT based Raspberry Pi Crop Vandalism Prevention system

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3188-3192 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Protection System ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Agricultural Fields ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Prevention System ◽  
Automated Irrigation System

Agriculture is a major source of food production in our country. Growth in population increase the demand for food production and agriculture is the main source. Irrigation in agriculture is an important process that affects the development of crops. In particular, farmers visit their agricultural fields regularly to check the level of soil moisture and water is pumped by motors to irrigate their respective fields on the basis of requirements. But the limitation of protecting crops from animals becomes a major concern for yield. This works presents the protection system in addition to the automated irrigation system.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of a Soil Matric Potential-based Automated Irrigation System for Drip Irrigating Fraser Fir

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1030-1036
Author(s):  
Pascal Nzokou ◽  
Nicholas J. Gooch ◽  
Bert M. Cregg
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Tree Plantations ◽  
Christmas Tree ◽  
Operational Flexibility ◽  
Matric Potential ◽  
Similar System ◽  
Fraser Fir ◽  
Natural Range ◽  
Automated Irrigation System

Irrigation of fraser fir (Abies fraseri) in Christmas tree production is gaining importance in the upper midwestern United States because of the intensive planting of this species out of its natural range. However, current scheduling practices rely on empirical observations with no monitoring of soil moisture and no use of automated irrigation system. The goal of this project was to design, construct, and implement a tensiometer-based automated irrigation system for fraser fir Christmas tree plantations that would (1) use existing technologies, (2) apply water based on changes in soil moisture content, (3) provide operational flexibility, and (4) interface with a computer for system changes, data collection, and system modifications. Soil tensiometers equipped with 4- to 20-milliampere transducers were installed at two drip-irrigated tree farms. Water on demand was controlled by soil moisture tension levels that triggered the stimulation of a relay wired to solenoids delivering irrigation water to the various treatments. The system functioned according to the design as expected. However, several issues associated with the need for regular maintenance of tensiometers, computer programming, and system wiring created some challenges regarding the reliability and transferability of similar system to commercial facilities.

scholarly journals Determinants of Smallholder Maize Farmer’s Perception on Use of Improved Weed Control Technologies in Eswatini

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Khumalo M ◽  
D. Kibirige ◽  
M. B. Masuku ◽  
H. R. Mloza-Banda ◽  
W. O. Mukabwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Principal Components ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Ecological Zones ◽  
Control Technologies

Environmental concerns, increase labour cost and increase in demand for food has urged farmer to use the most economic and concomitant method to their farming objectives. Therefore, this study focused on ascertaining maize farmer’s perceptions on the weed control methods they choose and the socio-economic characteristics that determine these perceptions. This study was conduct countrywide in the four agro-ecological zones of Eswatini. Primary data was collected from 240 randomly selected maize farmers in the four Agro-ecological Zone of Eswatini. Factor analysis was used to estimate principal components about farmer’s perception on the different weed control methods. Multiple regression method was used to ascertain the socio-economic factors determining farmers’ perceptions. Farmers were interviewed about their perception on the usage of herbicides and integrated weed control method. The five likert scale of attitudinal statements related to herbicide and integrated weed control methods was developed. Four principal components were generated by the analysis from the positive attitudinal statement on the use of herbicides. These include productivity and economical, inclusive and confidence, knowledgeable and readiness, environmental impact. Farmer perceived that herbicides are associated with increased productive, can be used with confidence, farmers were ready to use herbicides, on the other hand, farmers perceived herbicides to have a negative impact on the environment. The socio-economic drivers of these farmers’ perceptions included sex of the farmer, education level, farming experience, access to agricultural trainings, amount of farm incomes and group membership. Integrated weeding method (hand hoe weeding + herbicide use) was perceived to be labour saving, productive and has no harm on the environment. The socio-economic drivers of these farmers’ perception towards the use of integrated weed control method included group membership and education. The study recommends that government should increase the number of extension officers to extend extension contact to more farmers, thus improve information sharing to farmers on best agricultural practices. Sensitization workshops, trainings and On-farm demonstration related to the usage of the improved weed control technologies is desired to increase farmers’ access to knowledge about the use of these improved weeding technologies.

scholarly journals (416) Weed Management in Organic Sweet Corn

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1071E-1072
Author(s):  
Anthony Silvernail
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Weed Biomass ◽  
Corn Gluten ◽  
And Control ◽  
Smooth Pigweed

Organic weed control in direct seeded vegetables depends on management strategies that control weed germination or growth which depletes the weed seedbank. In 2004, a randomized complete-block experiment conducted on land transitioning to organic production examined the effects of tillage and control treatments on weed pressure in sweet corn [Zeamays (L.) cv. Silver Queen]. The two tillage treatments consisted of conventional (moldboard and rototill) and spader tillage. Weed control treatments included a weed free control, a spring-tine weeder, rolling cultivator, row flamer, stale seedbed, and corn gluten meal. In August, the weed infestation was primarily goose grass [Eleusineindica (L.) Gaertn.], crab grass [Digitariasanguinalis (L.) Scop.], giant foxtail (Setariafaberi Herrm.), and smooth pigweed [Amaranthushybridus (L.)] species. Dried weed weights indicated that smooth pigweed constituted about 80% of the total weed biomass in all but the control and flamer treatments. Plots managed with the spring-tine weeder or corn gluten had twice the weed biomass of those managed with the rolling cultivator and flamer. The rolling cultivator and control treatments produced equivalent husked corn yields (6.9 t·ha-1); yields were reduced by the other weed control methods. At 5.4 t·ha-1, yields in the flamer treatment were the lowest among all weed control methods. The flamer suppressed both weeds and the crop, which may preclude its utility for sweet corn production. Results demonstrated that the rolling cultivator provided the best weed control without negatively affecting potential yields.

scholarly journals Weed Control in Strawberry Provided by Shank- and Drip-applied Methyl Bromide Alternative Fumigants

HortScience ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A. Fennimore ◽  
M.J. Haar ◽  
H.A. Ajwa
Keyword(s):  
Weed Control ◽  
Methyl Bromide ◽  
Weed Management ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Drip Irrigation System ◽  
Weed Seed ◽  
Metam Sodium ◽  
Polygonum Aviculare ◽  
Potential Alternative

The loss of methyl bromide (MB) as a soil fumigant has created the need for new weed management systems for crops such as strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duchesne). Potential alternative chemicals to replace methyl bromide fumigation include 1,3-D, chloropicrin (CP), and metam sodium. Application of emulsified formulations of these fumigants through the drip irrigation system is being tested as an alternative to the standard shank injection method of fumigant application in strawberry production. The goal of this research was to evaluate the weed control efficacy of alternative fumigants applied through the drip irrigation system and by shank injection. The fumigant 1,3-D in a mixture with CP was drip-applied as InLine (60% 1,3-D plus 32% CP) at 236 and 393 L·ha-1 or shank injected as Telone C35 (62% 1,3-D plus 35% CP) at 374 L·ha-1. Chloropicrin (CP EC, 95%) was drip-applied singly at 130 and 200 L·ha-1 or shank injected (CP, 99%) at 317 kg·ha-1. Vapam HL (metam sodium 42%) was drip-applied singly at 420 and 700 L·ha-1. InLine was drip-applied at 236 and 393 L·ha-1, and then 6 d later followed by (fb) drip-applied Vapam HL at 420 and 700 L·ha-1, respectively. CP EC was drip-applied simultaneously with Vapam HL at 130 plus 420 L·ha-1 and as a sequential application at 200 fb 420 L·ha-1, respectively. Results were compared to the commercial standard, MB : CP mixture (67:33) shank-applied at 425 kg·ha-1 and the untreated control. Chloropicrin EC at 200 L·ha-1 and InLine at 236 to 393 L·ha-1 each applied singly controlled weeds as well as MB : CP at 425 kg·ha-1. Application of these fumigants through the drip irrigation systems provided equal or better weed control than equivalent rates applied by shank injection. InLine and CP EC efficacy on little mallow (Malva parviflora L.) or prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare L.) seed buried at the center of the bed did not differ from MB : CP. However, the percentage of weed seed survival at the edge of the bed was often higher in the drip-applied treatments than in the shank-applied treatments, possibly due to the close proximity of the shank-injected fumigant to the edge of the bed. Vapam HL was generally less effective than MB : CP on the native weed population or on weed seed. The use of Vapam HL in combination with InLine or CP EC did not provide additional weed control benefit. Chemical names used: 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D); sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate (metam sodium); methyl bromide; trichloro-nitromethane (chloropicrin).

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