Sistema de control y monitorización agroindustrial 4.0 aplicado a cultivos verticales.

Abstract

The current research project proposes the implementation of a Control and Monitoring System applied to efficient vertical agriculture or Agroindustry 4.0 for the benefit of farmers and producers, contributing to the consumers of the cultivated product, due to the fact that the agronomic process requires factors such as green areas, processing, climatic conditions, hydration, financing etc. Based on these factors and research in this field, a useful system has been developed in agriculture, which ensures the quality of production, the designed system consists of an aesthetic and ecological structure, which takes advantage of small spaces, is sustainable and economical, efficiently saves every resource used and offers a different method to the agro-industrial process. The project is carried out through a vertical irrigation system and focused on a test crop for lettuce, which allows the application of three stages or phases such as aeroponic or agro-industrial 4.0 technology. For the control process in the irrigation and fertilization stage, use is made of programmable logic controllers, as well as sensorization for the control of humidity, PH and temperature, the communication of the system is done through a Gateway by means of a messaging protocol, as well as the design of a database with the use of storage platforms, and monitoring the state of the crops through a mobile application. This system offers support in the field of agribusiness, in the processes of cultivation of healthy products for the final consumer, in addition to promoting greater productivity for both the farmer and producers, offers a different and innovative method in agriculture, reducing pollution, reducing spaces of arable land, also increases the consumption of high quality products, and takes advantage of water resources, also provides farmers with greater control over their plantations, which ensures the quality of production quickly and effectively.