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Agricultural systems require improvements in operational efficiency and environmental sustainability to overcome the shortcomings of conventional practices. A framework combining three distinct technologies addresses these issues: renewable energy using solar panels paired with battery storage, Internet of Things monitoring designed for precision irrigation, and a mobile-controlled robotic system deployed for targeted chemical spraying. Tested through a case study in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the framework examines optimal configurations across multiple energy sources and evaluates interactions between renewable generation and the local electricity grid. The disparate components operate across a shared prototype network managed through the Blynk Internet of Things platform, which supplies a unified interface for system oversight. This integrated configuration offers an efficient and sustainable method for handling agricultural power, water delivery, and chemical treatments.
Conventional agriculture consumes substantial resources and can harm the environment through excessive water and chemical usage. Combining on-site renewable energy, automated monitoring, and precision robotics helps farms generate their own power, conserve irrigation water, and apply chemicals only where required. This reduces operational costs while lowering the overall environmental footprint of food production.
Targeting farm operators and agricultural managers, the system provides integrated renewable microgeneration, automated water management, and targeted chemical dispersal. Prototype testing in Sharjah demonstrates cross-device operation through a unified mobile interface, indicating an applied and tested proof of concept. Moving toward commercial deployment will require translating these linked prototypes into commercially packaged field systems that can withstand varied farm conditions.
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Modern agricultural practices encounter challenges related to operational efficiency and environmental effects. This prompts a demand for innovative solutions to foster sustainability in farming while emphasizing the limitations of conventional farming methods. To address these challenges in modern agriculture systems, this research proposes a comprehensive framework for smart farming. The proposed framework comprises of three technology integrations: 1) an efficient integration of renewable energy resources (RERs) with solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS), 2) an IoT-based environmental monitoring for precision irrigation, and 3) an android application-controlled precision robotic system for targeted chemical application. The proposed framework investigates a case study on Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore and analyze optimal scenarios of multiple energy resources. Results demonstrate successful cross-prototype integration through the Blynk IoT platform providing users with a unified interface. Furthermore, the results provide a comprehensive analysis and investigation into the interactions between RERs and the grid across various combinations. The findings indicate the potential of this framework to revolutionize agriculture and thus offer a sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced approach. It also represents the contribution of a complete solution to modern agricultural challenges presenting tangible results for a promising future in smart and sustainable farming practices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cles.2024.100132
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