E-Shamba – Smart Agricultural Monitoring System

E-Shamba is an IoT-based solution that helps farmers monitor soil and environmental conditions in real time to optimize crop production and resource usage. Designed with modularity, affordability, and rural scalability in mind, it uses wireless communication to relay critical farm data directly to the farmer's mobile or web dashboard.

Key Features

• Soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and rainfall monitoring
• Long-range support using LoRa and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Energy-efficient firmware with deep sleep modes for long battery life
• Cloud connectivity via MQTT and HTTPS
• Real-time alerts and intuitive data visualization
• Supports both smallholder and commercial-scale farms

Technology Stack

• Hardware: ESP32, DHT22, soil sensors, LoRa modules
• Firmware: C++, PlatformIO, Arduino libraries
• Communication: LoRa, Wi-Fi, MQTT
• Data Visualization: Web dashboard, Python tools

Impact

E-Shamba enhances farming efficiency by providing timely, accurate data for better decision-making. It has helped reduce irrigation frequency, save water, and improve crop quality—especially in water-scarce rural areas.