Meet the Youngster Who Developed a Game-Changing Agro-Farming System

In today’s world, where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it is important to use it for the betterment of society. And this is exactly what Uday Durga Prasad, a 21-year-old youngster from a small village in Srikakulam district, has done. Farmers in his village suffered as they didn't have the knowledge about the availability of technology and this drove him to develop an agro-farming sensor system that can detect the temperature, humidity, and temperature of the soil and automatically water it accordingly. Uday’s project is a game-changer for farmers in his region who have been struggling to keep up with the changing times. His system is designed to track the water requirements for crops based on climatic factors and soil parameters. By using Digital Temperature and Humidity (DHT) level sensors, Uday’s system identifies temperature and humidity and regulates pressure aptitude with BMP280 sensor and moisture sensor to supply only the required amount of water to the crops. According to Uday, the Internet of Things' Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) connected all sensors. The solid test is carried out on a field to gauge soil characteristics including fertility rate, nutrients, water absorption capacity, crop adaptability, and others. Uday’s team is currently working on making the system cost-effective and user-friendly so that all farmers can benefit from it. It is a perfect example of how technology can be harnessed for the greater good.  Uday’s project has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural sector, not only in his region but across the world. With the help of his project, farmers can now monitor their crops’ growth and identify problems at an early stage, thereby increasing their yield and profits. It is inspiring to see young minds like Uday’s using their knowledge and skills to create solutions that can make a real difference in people’s lives. Uday’s project is proof that even the smallest of ideas can have a significant impact on society if executed correctly.