Performance evaluation of real-time portable soil condition monitoring system (REPSOIL) In rock melon fertigation farm

Abd Aziz, Muhammad As Shakirin and Mohamed Kassim, Anuar and Yaacob, Mohd Rusdy and Zulkefli, Nur-Al-Aswad and Awangku Jaya, Awangku Khairul Ridzwan and Ngadiron, Zuraidah and Yasuno, Takashi (2024) Performance evaluation of real-time portable soil condition monitoring system (REPSOIL) In rock melon fertigation farm. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, 15. pp. 117-123. ISSN 2462-1757

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Abstract

In the face of escalating food demands, Malaysia’s agricultural sector is pivotal, with 1.6 million people engaged in activities ranging from farming to agribusiness. The sector is ripe for transformation through smart farming technologies that promise enhanced efficiency and sustainability. This study introduces the Real-Time Portable Soil Condition Monitoring System (REPSOIL), a groundbreaking innovation designed to revolutionize soil and environment parameter monitoring. Conducted at the rock melon farm of Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia (UCAM), the research evaluates REPSOIL’s performance, which boasts an efficiency improvement of up to 99.9% over traditional methods. The system features advanced parameters such as a Low Power Wireless Control Protocol for data transmission and an Extensa LX-6 microcontroller architecture for processing, ensuring rapid and accurate soil analysis. With its solar-powered energy system, REPSOIL represents a sustainable solution that aligns with Malaysia’s smart farming initiatives. The study’s findings demonstrate that REPSOIL’s precision agriculture performance significantly improves farming operations. By enabling farmers to receive real-time data on soil conditions, REPSOIL facilitates immediate and informed agricultural decisions, thereby enhancing crop productivity and contributing to national food security. The system’s performance, characterized by its efficiency and sustainability, positions it as an essential tool for the future of farming in Malaysia and beyond.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Automated soil sensing, Precision agriculture technology, Wireless soil data transmission, Sustainable farming monitoring
Divisions:	Faculty Of Electrical Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	23 May 2025 16:30
Last Modified:	23 May 2025 16:30
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28699
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