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Where
Pagriniya Refugee settlement, Adjumani District, Uganda., kampala, Dazipi sub.county , N/A, Northern part of Uganda
IoT Smart Irrigation System for Refugee Communities
The IoT Smart Irrigation System is a low-cost, technology-driven solution that helps small-scale farmers optimize water usage. Using a soil moisture sensor, this system detects moisture levels in the soil and automates irrigation based on real-time data. It is particularly useful in refugee settlements where access to water is limited, ensuring crops receive just the right amount of water needed for healthy growth while preventing wastage.
How It Works
Participants will connect a soil moisture sensor to an Arduino or ESP8266/ESP32 microcontroller, which reads soil moisture levels and displays the data. If the soil is dry, the system can trigger a small water pump (or send an alert via a mobile app or SMS) to irrigate the crops.
Hands-on Activities
- Sensor Setup: Connect the soil moisture sensor to an Arduino/ESP8266 and test readings.
- Data Monitoring: Display real-time moisture data on an LCD screen or web dashboard.
- Automation Demo: Simulate irrigation by activating a small pump when moisture is low.
- Discussion: Explore how this system can improve food security, water conservation, and climate-smart farmingin refugee settlements.
This interactive session will introduce participants to IoT for agriculture, empowering them with practical skills to enhance sustainable farming.