A greenhouse is a very important place for cultivation for farmers, especially in seasons like the current one. With a greenhouse, farmers can control the environment to suit the needs of the plants because its structure is capable of protecting the plants from surrounding weather influences.
This concept was successfully implemented by the Green Growth team from Telkom University Purwokerto, consisting of Berliana Mahadewi as the leader and a Bachelor of Informatics student, Rowland Pratama Rajagukguk a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering student, Zulfa Mustafa Akhyar Iswahyudi a Bachelor of Software Engineering student, and supervised by Mr. Sudianto, S.Pd., M.Kom, in the Innovilage 2024 activity. With this smart greenhouse project, they successfully secured funding as initial capital for project development.
This project was carried out in Tumiyang Village, Banyumas, Central Java. By utilizing IoT technology, the greenhouse not only provides protection for the plants but also makes it easier for farmers to manage their land. The irrigation and fertilization systems are designed to operate automatically, allowing farmers to save time in tending to their gardens.
Various sensors such as temperature, humidity, and soil nutrient sensors are installed in the greenhouse to facilitate monitoring of the conditions inside. The data obtained is then sent to a database and displayed via a smartphone application. This application not only functions to receive data but is also used to control devices inside the greenhouse. Throughout the process, from construction to planting, the Green Growth team received full support from residents who were very enthusiastic about the creation of the greenhouse.
With the use of this equipment, both the quantity and quality of plantation yields can be improved. Furthermore, the automatic irrigation system helps reduce water wastage. Farmers also become more accustomed to using modern technology that supports improving the quality of plantations in Indonesia.
In addition, training for the community is also very important so that the smart greenhouse project can run sustainably. To address this, the Green Growth team conducted socialization and training on the use of the tools for local residents.
As the next stage, the Green Growth team collected feedback from farmers who have used this greenhouse device. This feedback is not only stored as a record but is also used as consideration for improving the quality of the tools in the future.
This Greenhouse Project can be the first step in introducing digital technology to farmers while also serving as an inspiration for other farmers to develop their plantation businesses, thereby increasing the quantity and quality of domestic plantation products.
Come on, watch the following video to see the journey of our friends in developing this project with enthusiasm and dedication!