Abstract:

Coupling Internet of Things (IoT) technology with agriculture has incredible ways to enhance food safety and quality. Through real-time data gathering and processing, IoT can transform conventional farming practices into smart farming methods. But traditional farming practices can yield lower crop quality and safety hazard at the cost of less precision in monitoring such ingredients as soil moisture and chemical content. With Edge Computing (EC) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), the proposed system identifies pesticide residues and soil moisture in real-time to solve these issues. This combination provides appropriate, fast data processing at the point of origin, thus enabling fast adjustments. The proposed method assists farmers in keeping optimal soil conditions and minimizing adverse chemical residue buildup. Reduced environmental impact, enhanced food safety, and enhanced agricultural productivity are evidenced by experimental results. Therefore, the system offers a scalable and efficient means of modernizing agriculture using high-end monitoring and control systems.