Precision Irrigation with AI KU 2024 | เกษตรศาสตร์เพื่อการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน

Precision Irrigation with AI for Sustainable Farming

Faculty of Natural Resources and Agro-Industry , Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus

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This project developed an AI-powered irrigation system analyzing soil moisture, climate, and crop water demand to control drip irrigation in real time. Over 200 sensors were installed in field crops and vegetables, generating high-resolution spatial data.

The AI predicted water demand up to 7 days ahead using meteorological inputs and soil evapotranspiration models, reducing overuse and improving allocation. Students trained in both hardware operation and AI algorithm tuning.

Year-one outcomes: water use cut by 37%, yields up 22%, and per-acre production costs reduced 18%. The project supports SDG 2, SDG 12, and SDG 13, and fulfills 2024 indicators 34 and 96.