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2025 USE CASE Revolutionizing Apple Farming with LoRaWAN ® : A Path to Sustainability Apple farming in regions like Kashmir, India, faces challenges such as fluctuating climate conditions, inefficient resource utilization, and the need for sustainable practices to ensure productivity and profitability. Technologies like LoRaWAN are paving the way for precision farming, enabling apple farmers to overcome these challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. SOLUTION EnthuTech, leveraging LoRaWAN ® technology, offers an end-to- end solution for sustainable agriculture: • Reliable Connectivity: LoRaWAN's long-range, low- power network ensures uninterrupted data transmission even in remote terrains. • Advanced Sensors: Soil and environmental sensors provide precise data on soil moisture, temperature, EC, pH, and water levels, enhancing irrigation practices. • Efficient Gateways: LoRaWAN gateways streamline data collection and reduce the need for on-field monitoring. • Smart Automation: Automated irrigation and pump control optimize resource usage and save costs. These solutions empower farmers to adopt sustainablilty and achieve higher yields with reduced environmental impact. ISSUE Traditional farming methods in apple orchards face the following challenges: • Irrigation Inefficiencies: Over or under-watering leads to resource wastage and affects crop quality. • Environmental Monitoring Challenges: Lack of real-time insights into soil moisture, temperature, and humidity impacts crop health. • Manual Labor Dependency: High labour costs and inefficiencies in monitoring and managing large apple orchards. RESULT The implementation of EnthuTech's solutions utilizing LoRaWAN in apple farms delivered the following measurable outcomes: • Enhanced Resource Efficiency: Reduced water usage by 10–12% through real-time monitoring and optimized irrigation. • Improved Crop Quality: Increased fruit production quality by 7–8% by maintaining ideal environmental conditions. • Cost Reduction: Lowered operational expenses by 20–25%, reducing manual labor and operational inefficiencies. • Real-Time Insights: Enabled 20–30% faster decision-making with actionable data for better orchard management. • Sustainable Practices: Achieved 10–15% reduction in resource wastage, promoting eco- friendly farming aligned with global sustainability goals. Agriculture Asia Solution COMPANY CONTACT INFO Enthu Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. www.iot.enthutech.in iot@enthutech.in SITUATION Apple farms in Kashmir aim to adopt sustainable farming practices to improve productivity, optimize water and nutrient usage, and adapt to changing climatic conditions. Farmers require advanced tools to monitor soil health, irrigation needs, and environmental conditions to achieve higher yields and ensure sustainability.