HUBBALLI: With the Ramthal computerized drip irrigation machine utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) in Hungund taluk of Bagalkot district, it is hoped that the new machine would alternate the course of irrigation within the state.
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited (KBJNL) resources mentioned the IoT mission used to be implemented on a pilot foundation to turn farmers how the new computerized drip irrigation way can save water, and a good amount of plants can be grown at low cost. The Ramthal mission used to be implemented with raise irrigation, changing the open canal network with piped network for water provide as much as farms and on farm micro irrigation.
KBJNL director Prof Aravind Galagali informed TOI that the automatic programs are electromechanically programmed to control units like pumping motor, control valves and so forth. "It ensures that what is drawn by end users only is lifted from the source, thus saving water. Less manual intervention ensures timely and precise irrigation. It offers operational ease as per crop water requirement, or rotation in irrigation operations is possible with a small change in programming. It facilitates irrigation data logging and monitoring," he mentioned.
A supply within the Ramthal mission mentioned the benefits of the automatic machine are that irrigation can be higher as much as 100%, compared to conventional initiatives. It improves water use efficiency beyond 90%, saves round 50% of energy, guarantees top efficiency in the usage of fertilizers and no soil erosion, and maintains soil health.
Existing challenge
Prof Galagali mentioned the principle difficulty in irrigation is that there is no solution to control the discharge of water and track it on the field. "Since there was a lack of these two systems, farmers would release water at an odd time and go home and sleep. This would cause wastage of water. These three difficulties are eradicated in the automated system using IoT. We have replaced flow irrigation with drip irrigation, which ensures no wastage of water. This is controlled over the internet. The automated system releases water based on weather monitoring and forecast by the meteorological department," he mentioned.
The director mentioned there's bound to be shortage of water in long term. "We can irrigate most of the farmland only by switching over to an efficient method of irrigation and a centralized control system with the help of IoT. The saving of water is possible only through pipe replacement, instead of canal and drip irrigation," Galagali mentioned.
He mentioned that particular farmers can transfer over to the new way. "This is why we implemented it on a pilot basis. Many farmers are visiting demo plots and getting an idea about IoT. We hope this will change the course of irrigation in the state," he mentioned.
Water assets minister M B Patil mentioned, "Israel is also curious about the success of the Ramthal project as the automated system is taken up on a large scale. Farmers can grow 23 varieties of crops in rain-fed areas if the advanced drip irrigation system is adopted," he mentioned.
Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited (KBJNL) resources mentioned the IoT mission used to be implemented on a pilot foundation to turn farmers how the new computerized drip irrigation way can save water, and a good amount of plants can be grown at low cost. The Ramthal mission used to be implemented with raise irrigation, changing the open canal network with piped network for water provide as much as farms and on farm micro irrigation.
KBJNL director Prof Aravind Galagali informed TOI that the automatic programs are electromechanically programmed to control units like pumping motor, control valves and so forth. "It ensures that what is drawn by end users only is lifted from the source, thus saving water. Less manual intervention ensures timely and precise irrigation. It offers operational ease as per crop water requirement, or rotation in irrigation operations is possible with a small change in programming. It facilitates irrigation data logging and monitoring," he mentioned.
A supply within the Ramthal mission mentioned the benefits of the automatic machine are that irrigation can be higher as much as 100%, compared to conventional initiatives. It improves water use efficiency beyond 90%, saves round 50% of energy, guarantees top efficiency in the usage of fertilizers and no soil erosion, and maintains soil health.
Existing challenge
Prof Galagali mentioned the principle difficulty in irrigation is that there is no solution to control the discharge of water and track it on the field. "Since there was a lack of these two systems, farmers would release water at an odd time and go home and sleep. This would cause wastage of water. These three difficulties are eradicated in the automated system using IoT. We have replaced flow irrigation with drip irrigation, which ensures no wastage of water. This is controlled over the internet. The automated system releases water based on weather monitoring and forecast by the meteorological department," he mentioned.
The director mentioned there's bound to be shortage of water in long term. "We can irrigate most of the farmland only by switching over to an efficient method of irrigation and a centralized control system with the help of IoT. The saving of water is possible only through pipe replacement, instead of canal and drip irrigation," Galagali mentioned.
He mentioned that particular farmers can transfer over to the new way. "This is why we implemented it on a pilot basis. Many farmers are visiting demo plots and getting an idea about IoT. We hope this will change the course of irrigation in the state," he mentioned.
Water assets minister M B Patil mentioned, "Israel is also curious about the success of the Ramthal project as the automated system is taken up on a large scale. Farmers can grow 23 varieties of crops in rain-fed areas if the advanced drip irrigation system is adopted," he mentioned.
Ramthal pilot project could change drip irrigation in Karnataka
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