Smart Farming for Herbal Excellence: CSIR-CIMAP’s Mentha arvensis Success
CSIR- CIMAP
UN SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Pain Points
Inaccurate moisture tracking and manual processes hindered researchers and scientists from achieving reliable results.
Labor-Intensive Irrigation Process
Each plot required manual measurement of moisture and manual irrigation, causing delays.
Manual Errors in Research Data
Data inconsistency due to human error affected phenology analysis and water
Data Deficiency for Research and Development
Absence of real-time field data limited agronomic research and optimization potential.
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To address these issues, a robust soil moisture monitoring and irrigation optimization system was set up.
Soil Temperature and Moisture monitoring
Installed sensors in plots delivered consistent and continuous moisture level readings.
Plot-Level Irrigation Accuracy
Water application aligned with real-time soil conditions for each individual plot.
Efficient Research Operations
Reduced staff effort by automating repetitive measurement tasks and improving process efficiency.
Centralized Monitoring Platform
Provided live visibility into moisture levels across plots, enabling data-driven irrigation scheduling.
Outcomes
Enhanced Plant Phenology
Moisture-led irrigation schedules significantly improved mentha growth across all plots.
High-Quality Mentha Yield
Targeted water delivery ensured better crop quality and essential oil concentration.
70% Reduction in Manual Work
Automated monitoring replaced routine manual measurement and irrigation calculation.
Plot-Wise Water Use Visibility
Researchers tracked and analyzed exact water use data for every experimental plot.
Precision moisture tracking brought accuracy and consistency - vital for reliable research outcomes.
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