Achieving 45 % water savings and 12 % forecast accuracy gain in 5G-enabled smart irrigation using IoT-based open-source technologies

Key Points

• Water savings increased by 45%, demonstrating the effectiveness of IoT-based technologies in smart irrigation.
• Forecast accuracy gained an improvement of 12%, supporting better decision-making for water management.
• Analysis utilized an IoT framework with open-source technologies in smart irrigation systems across various scenarios.
• Implications indicate the significant potential for reducing water use in agriculture through innovative technology.