Smart Farming: Increasing Farm Efficiency and Enhancing Crop Quality through Smart Pesticide Misting and Smart Greenhouse Solutions
Location
Kuching, Sarawak
Type
Greenhouse
Crop
various green vegetable using NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system
Background
The pests, disease infestation, and temperature management in the greenhouse have significantly impacted producing high-quality crop yields. Salads and leafy vegetables need a cooling temperature. The high temperature in the greenhouse has impacted the growth of crop yields, and the farm workers need to manually apply the pesticide three times a week to reduce the crop damage.
Data Collected After 6 Months
With REDtone Smart Pesticide system, the solution enables the farm owner to automate the pesticide system and thoroughly spray the organic pesticide from underneath the plant, eliminating the hiding places for pests and ensuring the leaves are not overly drenched.
Smart Greenhouse monitoring system is needed to control and monitor the temperature and humidity of the greenhouse. The exhaust fan was activated to regulate the temperature when it reached the parameter threshold.
Pesticide Frequency
Reduced from 3 times to 1 time per week
Pesticide Usage
Reduced 540L to 280L per cycle
Crop Damage Rate
Reduced 15% to 3%
