Autonomous Plant Watering System for 4H AIYFAWA

The Extension Project entitled “Autonomous Plant Watering System for 4H AIYFAWA” is an extension project of the faculty of Information Technology. This project aims to develop and deploy an autonomous watering system for 4H AIYFAWA at Brgy. Anahaw.  During the conduct of the Needs Assessment, the team found that the 4H AIYFAWA currently has a Water Tank, but they are still having a problem watering the plants since the members are not always available, given that most of them are students and working. The team also found out that the area does not have access to electricity. Hence, the proposal of this extension project. This project will include setups and installation, as well as trainings and seminars on  the autonomous plant watering system. The system will feature soil sensors, and will operate through renewable energy using a solar panel. The system will also feature a mobile application so that users can easily control the system. This extension project will be conducted in 2023-2024 right after a Research Project on the on the same watering system and mobile application is  conducted this year. 

This extension project will include setting up and installation of the autonomous plant watering system. Trainings and seminars on how to use the watering system and the mobile application will also be conducted, as well the benefits and possible impacts of the watering system. The trainings, seminars, and monitoring will be conducted by the IT faculty and selected IT students (preferably those who are OJT). For the implementation of the watering system, the project team will team-up with the West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo where an expert in solar-powered watering system devices will be asked to join the training as a resource speaker.

Multiple Sustainable Development Goals by the UN serve as the foundation for this extension project. SDG 2 aims to eliminate world hunger and promote sustainable agriculture; SDG 12 promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns; and SDG 13 calls for action to combat climate change and its effects. This extension project contributes to SDG 9, which promotes industry, innovation, and infrastructure, by incorporating renewable and modern technology.