On farms in some drought-stricken areas, some farmers now use drones to fly over fields so they can better see exactly when to water crops. But a technology called GrowStream is even more precise: The ...

Irrigation improves when farms make small changes and track what works. A stronger routine usually comes from better ...

Researchers have successfully tested a system that can monitor soil moisture using just a standard camera and an AI algorithm. The system holds huge potential as a simple, affordable solution for ...

Water is the most essential resource for life, for both humans and the crops we consume. Around the world, agriculture accounts for 70% of all freshwater use. The Internet of Things is a network of ...

I study computers and information technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and direct Purdue's Environmental Networking Technology Laboratory, where we tackle sustainability and environmental ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

Recent research and product developments show how IoT, cloud computing, and AI are transforming irrigation management for farms, golf courses, and home landscapes. Systems integrating environmental ...