Cost Effective IoT Platform for Precision Agriculture
AgriTalk - IoT for Precision Soil Farming of Turmeric Cultivation
Tags: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, Agriculture & Food, Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
AgriTalk is an IoT platform designed to enhance precision farming, demonstrated through turmeric cultivation. It increases curcumin concentration in turmeric by five times compared to traditional methods. The system enables farmers to remotely control irrigation, fertilization, and pest control via connected IoT sensors and actuators, ensuring rapid response to environmental changes. AgriTalk has been tested in multiple fields, showing high reliability with minimal message delays over long distances. Its cost-effectiveness encourages widespread adoption among farmers.
IP Type or Form Factor: Device; Platform
TRL: Not specified
Industry or Tech Area: Agriculture; Internet of Things