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Smart Control in Soilless Agriculture and Hydroponic Systems
Soilless agriculture and hydroponic systems represent an important transformation area of today's agriculture in terms of sustainability and efficiency. These methods enable more effective use of water and nutrient resources by allowing plants to be grown in nutrient solutions or inert environments instead of soil. However, for these systems to be successful, accurate management and control systems are needed. Smart control technologies integrate advanced technologies such as sensors, automated irrigation and fertilization systems, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to meet this need. In this way, the growth stages, water, and nutrient needs of plants can be monitored in real-time and kept at optimal conditions. Smart control systems offer significant advantages to farmers in both increasing production efficiency and protecting environmental resources. In this article, we will focus on how soilless agriculture and hydroponic systems can transform with technology and their role in the future of agriculture.
What is Soilless Agriculture?
Soilless agriculture is a farming method where plants are grown in nutrient solutions, substrates, or other inert environments instead of the soil used in traditional agriculture. In this method, plant roots are placed in environments where they can directly access nutrient sources. Soilless agriculture methods include hydroponic systems (systems where plants are grown using nutrient solutions), aeroponics (spraying the roots suspended in the air with nutrient solution), and substrate culture (growing plants on inert materials where they grow). These methods allow for more efficient use of water and nutrient resources while ensuring control over plant health and growth conditions.
What is a Hydroponic System?
A hydroponic system is a farming method where plants are grown in a nutrient solution or an inert environment without using soil. In this method, plant roots are directly exposed to a water solution containing nutrients. The nutrient solution used in hydroponic systems is balanced to contain all the nutrients plants need and is regularly pumped or continuously provided to the roots. The advantages of hydroponic farming include water saving, faster growth and efficiency, control of plant diseases and pests, seasonal independence, and increasing local production capacity. This system is widely used, especially in regions with limited land and water resources or where farming in controlled environments is needed. To get more detailed information on this subject, you can review our article: https://esular.com/topraksiz-hidroponik-tarim.
Smart Control in Hydroponic Systems
As Esular, we established a smart irrigation and automation system to add value to the soilless agriculture project of the enterprise named Kinoa, using our advanced technology and expertise. This system was designed to provide all the nutrients and water plants need in the most efficient way, offering an innovative approach in hydroponic agriculture. In this enterprise, where irrigation was previously performed using a timer, irrigation could not be done properly, and this situation prevented the healthy growth of plants. Since irrigation done with a timer could not be adjusted according to the needs of the plants, it could lead to problems such as water stress or over-irrigation from time to time.
However, we eliminated these problems with the smart irrigation and automation system we developed as Esular. Now, we provide 24/7 access to Kinoa's hydroponic system. The system manages irrigation processes at the optimum level by precisely measuring and automatically providing the amount of water plants need. In this way, healthy and regular growth of plants is ensured, efficiency is increased, and contribution is made to business profitability.
Details of Our Project and the Advantages It Provides:
Smart Irrigation System
The smart irrigation system we integrated into Kinoa's hydroponic system can manage both main irrigation and germination irrigation remotely. The main irrigation cycle was programmed to be closed for 45 minutes and open for 15 minutes throughout the day to meet the optimum water needs of the plants. This cycle maintains the moisture level that plants constantly need while also providing water savings.
Germination Irrigation and Fertilization
We established a special irrigation and fertilization program to meet the sensitive needs of plants during the germination stage. Germination irrigation was adjusted to ensure the best sprouting of seeds, and the fertilization process was integrated into this process. In this way, seeds are ensured to have a stronger and healthier start.
Remote Management and Automation
The system we developed offers the possibility of remote management for all irrigation and fertilization processes. Thanks to our user-friendly interface, irrigation and fertilization processes can be easily monitored and controlled. The lighting system is also included in this automation process, and the light conditions needed by the plants can be adjusted remotely. Thus, the most suitable light levels can be provided according to the growth stages of the plants.
Automatic Task Manager
Other irrigation and fertilization processes are carried out automatically depending on specific tasks. The system automatically performs irrigation and fertilization processes at the most appropriate times by analyzing the amount of water and nutrients plants need according to their growth stages. This automation optimizes plant health while saving labor by minimizing human intervention.
Sustainable and Efficient Agriculture
This smart system we developed for Kinoa ensures that hydroponic farming is carried out in a sustainable and efficient manner. Thanks to the optimum use of water and nutrient resources, both an environmentally friendly approach is adopted and plants are ensured to be grown at the highest efficiency.
Consequently, the smart irrigation and fertilization automation we integrated into Kinoa's hydroponic farming system as Esular represents one of the best examples of modern agricultural technologies. With this innovative system, while increasing Kinoa's efficiency, we are pioneering sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
As Esular, we contribute to the future of agriculture by offering environmentally friendly and yield-oriented agricultural solutions. To get detailed information or to learn more about our projects, you can reach us through our contact number. We would be pleased to offer you suitable solutions and consultancy services.
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