Integrated Agricultural Decision Support System for Precision Farming: A Multi-Faceted Approach

Abstract

As the global population continues to expand, ensuring food security becomes an increasingly critical challenge. Precision farming, leveraging advanced technologies, offers a promising solution to optimize agricultural practices and maximize crop yield. In this research paper, we present a comprehensive approach to agricultural management through leaf disease detection. By employing a deep learning approach utilizing ResNet-30 for accurate and efficient disease detection, the system can promptly identify and classify diseases, facilitating timely intervention to mitigate potential crop losses. The integration of this module results in a holistic decision support system that empowers farmers with actionable insights. In conclusion, this research contributes to the advancement of precision agriculture by offering a synergistic approach to leaf disease detection.

Introduction

I. INTRODUCTION

The agricultural landscape is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements, poised to revolutionize traditional farming practices. Precision farming, utilizing technology judiciously to optimize crop production, emerges as pivotal in addressing food security and resource management challenges.

Our research contributes to precision agriculture by proposing an Integrated Agricultural Decision Support System focused on leaf disease detection. Leveraging ResNet-30, a deep learning architecture tailored for image classification tasks, our system aids in early disease detection and mitigation.

Our research aims to empower farmers with actionable insights, fostering a transition towards precision agriculture. By integrating these modules into a cohesive system, we offer a holistic approach addressing multiple daily challenges faced by farmers. Subsequent sections detail the methodology for leaf disease detection, present experimental results, and discuss implications for the future of agriculture. Through this research, we aim to contribute to the discourse on precision farming and facilitate the adoption of innovative technologies for a sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

II. RELATED WORK

We have surveyed recent conference papers related to change detection, extracting valuable insights and methodologies implemented in various approaches. Additionally, we have thoroughly examined multiple papers in the Selected Topics in the Journal on leaf disease detection, documenting pertinent observations from each publication. In a study by Niketa et al. in 2016 [1], the researchers emphasized the significance of seasonal climate variations on crop health, particularly in India. The impact of drought poses considerable challenges for farmers. Machine learning algorithms were employed to assist farmers in detecting leaf diseases. Their approach utilized various datasets from previous years to estimate future disease occurrence. SMO classifiers in the WEKA tool were applied to categorize the results, considering factors such as environmental conditions and historical disease data. In subsequent sections, we delve into the methodologies employed in each study, present experimental results, and discuss the implications for leaf disease detection in agriculture. Through this research, we aim to contribute to the ongoing efforts in precision agriculture and promote sustainable farming practices.

III. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY

Our solution aims to revolutionize agriculture by introducing a user-friendly website application that addresses key challenges faced by farmers. The platform, designed for ease of use, incorporates a sophisticated recommendation system taking into account various parameters such as temperature, soil nutrients, and geographical area to suggest optimal crops and fertilizers. Leveraging data sourced from Kaggle.com, our model utilizes machine learning algorithms to enhance accuracy and provide insightful prediction

A. Leaf Disease Detection System and Measures

The leaf disease detection system employs a ResNet-34 architecture for accurate identification and diagnosis of plant diseases using images of diseased leaves. By leveraging transfer learning, the model is fine-tuned on a dataset comprising labeled images of healthy and diseased leaves, benefiting from the pre-trained knowledge of a ResNet-34 model initially trained on ImageNet. Once trained, the system predicts the type of disease affecting a given leaf image, providing valuable insights to farmers. To assist in effective disease management, the system not only identifies the disease but also recommends specific measures to be taken. This includes suggesting appropriate treatments, preventive measures to mitigate disease spread, and agricultural best practices. Furthermore, the system can send real-time alerts to farmers, facilitating timely intervention. The integration of continuous learning mechanisms ensures the model stays updated with evolving disease patterns, contributing to a proactive and informed approach to plant health management in agriculture.

B. Dataset Description

The dataset used in this project comprises approximately 87,000 RGB images depicting both healthy and diseased crop leaves, categorized into 38 different classes. The entire dataset is partitioned into training and validation sets at an 80/20 ratio while maintaining the directory structure. Notably, the distribution of images across each class of plant disease is relatively consistent, with numbers ranging from 1,700 to 2,000. This demonstrates a well-balanced dataset across all classes.

The dataset overview is presented in the figure below. The data from this dataset is used for predicting diseases on leaves. To ensure the network receives the desired input image size, the images were resized to 224x224x3 pixels. In this project, users input a leaf image and utilize ResNet9 for disease detection. Additionally, prevention measures are provided to mitigate the spread of diseases.

The graph you sent is a line graph that shows the relationship between accuracy and the number of epochs in a machine learning model training process. It is titled “Accuracy vs. No. of epochs”. The x-axis is labelled “epoch” and ranges from 0 to 20. The y-axis is labelled “accuracy” and ranges from 0 to 1. A blue line with star markers represents the data points, showing an initial sharp increase in accuracy which then plateaus around an accuracy of 1.0 after approximately five epochs. This graph is useful for understanding how the accuracy of a machine learning model changes with increasing number of epochs during the training process

Conclusion

In summary, our agricultural decision support system, ResNet-30 for leaf disease detection, marks a significant advancement in precision farming. Our system\'s deep learning approach accurately identified and classified plant diseases, contributing to timely interventions. Additionally, the pragmatic fertilizer recommendation component showcased resource-efficient nutrient management. Real-world case studies underscored the system\'s potential to enhance crop yield, quality, and sustainability. Continuous refinement and adaptation will be pivotal as we strive to contribute to a more resilient and productive agricultural landscape through technology-driven solutions.

References

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Copyright

Copyright © 2024 Dr. Dheeraj D, M Nikitha, Akshatha Hiremath, Lakshmi Shravani, Rakshit Rudragoudar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.