Lowland Saffron Cultivation at Adamas Smart Greenhouse

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In order to enable precise saffron cultivation in lowland agroclimatic zones, this study gives the insight on the creation of an IoT-enabled Smart Polyhouse that combines conventional polyhouse infrastructure with cutting-edge automated technology. The technology which was put into place by Adamas University's Smart Agriculture Department, addresses the limitations of temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and photoperiod all of which are crucial for saffron production by combining controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) with real-time digital monitoring. GI-frame structural engineering, UV-stabilized cladding, automated ventilation, drip irrigation, fertigation systems, PAR-based light control, and cloud-integrated sensor networks are all features of the polyhouse. ESP32 microcontrollers are used to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including as temperature, RH, soil- moisture, pH, and EC sensors, to a cloud platform. This allows for remote control, predictive decision-making, and automated actuation of fans, pumps, foggers, and shade screens. According to preliminary experiments, compared to traditional lowland farming, microclimate stability increased by 35%, water use efficiency by 42%, and fertiliser delivery precision by 28%. Through sensitive environmental control, the method shows that saffron, which has historically only been grown in high-altitude settings, can be grown sustainably in lowland places. A feasible, technologically enabled route for high-value crop diversification and climate-resilient agriculture in India is provided by this research, which offers a reproducible model for smart protected cultivation.

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