International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business (IJIEEB)
IJIEEB Vol. 17, No. 4, 8 Aug. 2025
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IoT-based Crop Recommendation System using Machine Learning via Mobile Application for Precision Agriculture in Bangladesh
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Author(s)
Md. Shahriar Hossain Apu
1
Md. Nur-E Ferdaus
1
Tousif Mahmud Emon
1,*
Suman Saha
1
Index Terms
Smart Agriculture, Crop Recommendation System, IoT Sensor, Machine Learning, Mobile Application
Abstract
Precision agriculture transform the agricultural sector by integrating advanced technologies to enhance productivity and sustainability. In crop farming, precision agriculture can significantly improve practices through precise monitoring and data-driven decision-making, addressing challenges such as optimizing resource usage and improving crop health. This study presents the development and implementation of an IoT-based Crop Recommendation System designed to optimize farming practices through a mobile application. This system uses different sensors to continuously extract data regarding the temperature, pH, NPK value and other relevant parameters. These parameters can be analyzed in real-time to help farmers make informed decisions on irrigation, fertilization, and crop selection, tailored to specific field conditions. This information is stored to create individual datasets, offering researchers valuable insights into optimal conditions for various crops. This can improve yield and promote sustainable farming practices. In this study, we evaluated a series of machine learning algorithms for their ability to predict an optimal crop based on environmental parameters. Among these algorithms, Naive Bayes demonstrated superior performance, achieving an accuracy of 99.55%, precision of 99.58%, recall of 99.55%, and F1-score of 99.54%. These findings highlight the effectiveness of our approach in integrating machine learning with the IoT for precise crop management. Implemented through a user-friendly mobile application, the proposed system enhances accessibility and usability for farmers.
Cite This Paper
Md. Shahriar Hossain Apu, Md. Nur-E Ferdaus, Tousif Mahmud Emon, Suman Saha, "IoT-based Crop Recommendation System using Machine Learning via Mobile Application for Precision Agriculture in Bangladesh", International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business(IJIEEB), Vol.17, No.4, pp. 53-69, 2025. DOI:10.5815/ijieeb.2025.04.05
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