Authors: Rajat Vijaybahadur Singh, Prasad Balasaheb Varpe, Pranav Navnath Lokhande, Krushna Suresh Awate
Abstract: Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy, and efficient farming techniques are essential for increasing crop productivity. Fertilizer application is one of the most important processes in agriculture, but traditional methods of applying fertilizers are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often result in uneven distribution. To overcome these problems, a solar-powered fertilizer spraying machine is developed in this project. The main objective of this project is to design and fabricate a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient fertilizer spraying system that reduces manual effort and ensures uniform spraying. The machine consists of a solar panel, battery, solar charge controller, water motor pump, storage tank, nozzle, flow pipes, and a four-wheel frame. The solar panel converts sunlight into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery and used to operate the motor pump. The pump creates pressure to spray the fertilizer solution through the nozzle in the form of fine droplets. The system provides several advantages such as reduced labor, time saving, uniform distribution of fertilizers, and low operating cost due to the use of solar energy. The four-wheel structure makes the machine portable and easy to operate in agricultural fields. It is especially useful for small and medium-scale farmers. This project demonstrates the effective use of renewable energy in agriculture and contributes to sustainable farming practices. The developed machine is simple in design, economical, and capable of improving overall agricultural efficiency and productivity.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19548929
