"Internet plants" for farming in the city

By 2050, the world's population will be about 9 billion people, of which 80% will live in the city. To feed them, you will need to use for agricultural needs a territory the size of two Brazil. The Greenopia project from Indian students is aimed at solving this problem: they offer to engage in farming in the city, using available sites such as rooftops. Manage your own farm, monitor the watering and the state of plants offered using a smartphone.

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The project can be described as “internet plants”. Pots connected to a single network are controlled from a smartphone or via a web interface. Just press the button to water the plant. Of course, it will be possible to look at your plants with the help of installed cameras, to track the level of moisture. As a rule, city dwellers rarely grow plants at home - except for basil in a pot on the window. This project will allow them to know what they eat and how their food is processed - this is impossible even in the most advanced eco-stores.
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There is a social component of this project. People will be able to share information on seeds, fertilizers, other substances, as well as their own skills, in a single network.



Each of the "beds" is equipped with a camera, moisture sensors, irrigation system and is connected to the network via Wi-Fi.





Working prototype



The team presented its project at the Russian-Indian Youth Innovation Summit, which was held in Delhi on December 11.

Developer Names:
Mani Hk, Mayukhini Pande.