Controlling Pests and Diseases in Crops Using IoT Systems Research

This research proposal focuses on developing an IoT-based system to control pests and diseases in crops, specifically targeting crops like tomatoes, vegetables, and maize in India. The system aims to utilize sensors to monitor environmental factors and detect pest infestations or diseases at an early stage. Data collected by the sensors is processed via cloud computing, and farmers receive real-time information and mitigation measures through a mobile application available in local languages. The methodology includes content analysis, surveys, interviews, and literature review, with a focus on the application of IoT in smart farming. The proposal emphasizes the benefits of IoT in agriculture, such as reduced farm risks, automated data collection, improved crop quality, and enhanced farm management. The research acknowledges the challenges of pest and disease control and proposes an environmentally friendly approach to improve food security by minimizing crop losses. The project aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by exploring the potential of IoT in precision agriculture and providing practical solutions for farmers.

Research Proposal Title
Controlling pests and disease in crops using IoT based systems a research.
Introduction
What is internet of things
In simple definition, IoT is a concept of having a connection of devices with an on and
off switch to the Internet and to one another). These may include possible every gadget such as
tractors, cellphones, dry cleaners, cameras, headphones, lighting systems, farm machinery,
factories and almost all other devices you can think of. It also applies to other machines such as
combined harvester or farm drone. As I referenced, it has an on and off switch, if it has these
features, then it very well a “a candidate” of IoT. IoT is a huge network of connected "things"
(including people). The connect might be human to human, human-machines, and M2M.
Benefits of internet of things in agricultural sector
Decrease of farm risks
By using IoT a farmer is able to mitigate losses through use of real time information and
using available systems to get practical solutions to problems such as pests attack or disease
outbreak in his/her farm.
Data collection and processing
A farmer is able to collect real time data from the farm using automatic sensor. The
information is then processed and send to devices for action.
A lot of business goes automated
Almost all business in the world from economic, farming, education and other industries
are computerizing their systems to accommodate new technologies. Big business are now
focusing on new technologies like IoT and Blockchain to increase on profitability. It will easier
for a farmer therefore to connect with other business and get better returns on their farm
activities.
Better quality of farm produces

Securing crops from diseases and pests throughout their cycle means that their quality is
better than those that are not secured. Good quality products will increase selling price.
Internet of things framework for farm