IoT Smart Farming Pilot in 60 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide
TL;DR
How to launch an IoT smart farming pilot in 60 days: sensors, connectivity, cloud platform, and dashboard.
What You Need Before Starting
Pin down the problem: do you want to monitor soil moisture? Temperature? Automated irrigation? Each problem needs different sensors.
Choose a small pilot site (half a hectare is enough) for easier measurement and iteration.
Sensors and Connectivity
Core sensors: soil moisture (capacitive), air temperature/humidity (DHT22), solar radiation, water level.
Connectivity: LoRaWAN for long range (up to 10 km without internet), or WiFi/4G for plots near a network.
Platform and Dashboard
Sensor signals reach a Gateway, then a cloud platform (such as Ortech IoT Cloud or ThingsBoard).
The dashboard shows data in live charts + alerts (e.g., "soil moisture < 30%").
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pilot project cost?
Between $2,000 and $8,000 including sensors, Gateway, and platform, for 3 months of operation.
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