Solar-Powered LoRa-Based IoT Smart Farming System
Smart agriculture has made it easier to use IoT, wireless communication and renewable energy technologies to improve farming efficiency. This paper presents the development and testing of a solar-powered, LoRa-based IoT smart farming system. The system continuously monitors important parameters such as temperature, humidity and soil moisture using sensors deployed in the field. The collected data is transmitted over long distances using LoRa communication to a receiver unit. Cloud platforms like Google Sheets and Firebase are used for data storage and remote monitoring, making the system easily accessible. The system provides intelligent suggestions on the amount of water required based on real-time soil and environmental conditions. A simple rule-based decision system analyzes the data and recommends appropriate irrigation levels and crop-related insights. This helps farmers make better decisions without fully automating the process. The system reduces manual effort, improves water management and offers a practical, low-cost solution for smart and sustainable agriculture.